Matthew Lewis > Osborne Clarke LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Osborne Clarke LLP‘s ‘knowledge and experience of work on both sides of the table informs an empathetic and collaborative approach‘ to project development and financing work across a range of sectors on a UK-wide level and internationally. Chris Wade oversees the offering from the projects side, while Matthew Lewis is the key senior contact on the energy front. Corporate specialist David Ferris also regularly takes a leading role, particularly in mandates relating to Smart City developments. In addition to advising on established renewable technologies, the firm is increasingly involved with matters relating to flexible transition technologies.

The team of ‘extremely knowledgeable and experienced energy lawyers’ at Osborne Clarke LLP is headed up by Bristol-based Matthew Lewis. It has strong capabilities advising its client list on the establishment and financing of various large-scale projects. It is also vastly experienced advising on acquisitions, particularly those involving energy transition, namely hydro energy storage and wind. Additionally, the team advises on renewable work including solar farm and battery storage projects. Names to note include UK power expert Hannah Roscoe, well-regarded for her ‘razor-sharp commercial acumen’, project finance specialist Dominic O’Brien and Deborah Harvey who is experienced handling complex transactions. Corporate finance specialist Matt Lewy bolstered the offering with his September 2022 arrival from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP.