Under the leadership of Mark Whitehead, who is highly regarded for his advice on energy infrastructure matters, Ward Hadaway LLP takes a cross-departmental approach to energy projects, advising clients with operations across the fossil fuel, renewables, utilities, distribution and energy technology sectors. The group is particularly highlighted for its expertise in biogas generation projects and acts for funders, developers and contractors; it is currently advising EOS Project Developments on the financing of a biogas to grid facility in Somerset. Colin Hewitt also contributes to the practice and is noted for his knowledge of upstream and downstream hydrocarbon issues.

Muckle LLP’s client base encompasses a wide variety of energy industry sectors, ranging from traditional oil and gas companies to businesses in the nuclear and energy technology sectors. The group also draws on the expertise from across the firm to assist with property, finance, construction, corporate, competition and contractual mandates. Corporate specialist Andrew Davison heads up the cross-departmental group, which also includes development expert Libbie Henderson, who regularly handles greenfield and brownfield regeneration matters and land-based energy projects, and construction specialist Lucilla Waugh.