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Dickinson Dees LLP’s energy offering is divided into sector-specific teams, with renewables headed up by Ben Butler, waste by Dean Larder, and utilities and offshore by Simon Lewis. EDF Energy Renewables and Northern Powergrid remain key clients. Libbie Henderson and Leeds-based Jackie Gray are recommended.

Eversheds LLP has a multi-faceted energy practice and is particularly strong in renewable and alternative energy. The group is currently advising on the development of a £30m offshore wind farm.

Muckle LLP was strengthened by the addition of Rob Langley. Recent highlights include advising on the development of a 2.8MW solar park, and assisting Europe’s largest biomass facility on a range of biofuel matters.

Ward Hadaway was bolstered by the recruitment of Mark Whitehead from Watson Burton LLP, who has ‘excellent all-round knowledge of the electricity market’. Clients include National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec), GDF Suez Energy and Hargreaves Services.

Watson Burton LLP lost Mark Whitehead to Ward Hadaway. Duncan Reid has ‘excellent M&A experience’, and is now the key contact. Clients include WS Atkins and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.


Project finance and PFI

At Eversheds LLP, Ruth Connorton is the key North East contact for public procurement matters. The firm recently advised Sellafield on a tender to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

Iain Greenshields is the key contact at Dickinson Dees LLP.

Ward Hadaway’s ‘high-calibre’ team is led by Melanie Pears, who recently advised Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust on an agreement to buy out of its 30-year PFI agreement seven years early.

The ‘very helpful’ Roddy Gordan at Watson Burton LLP has advised facility management contractors on PFI bids to the police and fire services. Andrea Gardner left to join Muckle LLP.


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