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SGH Martineau LLP has considerable energy expertise. It recently advised National Grid on various commercial agreements for new subsea electricity interconnectors between the UK and elsewhere in Europe; and is also advising Toyota Manufacturing UK on the development of one of the country’s largest land-based solar schemes. The well-regarded Andrew Whitehead heads the team, and has particular expertise in energy regulation and industry codes and agreements.

Wragge & Co LLP has an excellent, and increasingly international, energy and regulatory practice, and provides a ‘superb service’. It is advising Statkraft as the purchaser of power from a number of UK renewable energy projects under long-term power purchase agreements, while other clients include BNP Paribas, RWE npower, Waste Recyling Group and Welsh Power Group. Derek Goodban and Paul Green are ‘very bright’.


Project finance and PFI

Pinsent Masons LLP has been involved in some excellent PPP projects, and is a major adviser in the waste sector. Highlights included advising Knowsley Borough Council on the procurement of a street lighting PFI project, and advising Peterborough City Council on the procurement of the Waste 20/20 Programme. Other clients include Viridor Waste Management, Balfour Beatty Capital and Rochdale MBC. Patrick Twist heads the team, and Alan Aisbett is also well regarded.

Wragge & Co LLP has experience in complex projects across diverse sectors including highways, defence, waste and social infrastructure, with recent work including advising Amey Ventures on securing the £2.7bn local government highways PFI. The firm also advises the MoD, Gloucestershire City Council and London Borough of Croydon. Practice head Stephen Kenny provides ‘balanced and pragmatic advice’.

Penny Rinta-Suksi heads the team at Bevan Brittan LLP, which is particularly experienced in the leisure, housing and education sectors. It is advising Regenter and Great Places on the £130m regeneration and refurbishment project in Oldham, and also advised Aviva on the funding of two schools in Northern Ireland. Other clients include Rochdale MBC. Jon Coane is another key contact.

DAC Beachcroft LLP continues to advise Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on the implementation of the project agreement on a sizeable PFI project. Location head Martin Cannon is recommended for his experience in PFI disputes for public sector clients. Other clients include Liverpool City Council and Knowsley Council.

Eversheds LLP acts for local clients such as Sandwell MBC and Stoke on Trent & Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Authority, as well as for national clients such as Balfour Beatty Capital, Hochtief PPP Solutions and Laing O’Rourke. Scott Wagland, who is primarily based in Nottingham, is recommended.


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