Energy, project finance and PFI in South West

Burges Salmon LLP

The offering at Burges Salmon LLP comprises a large group of specialists who are singled out as ‘leaders in their fields‘. On the energy side, Ross Fairley and Ian Salter are the key names at leadership level, noted for their extensive expertise in renewables and nuclear energy, respectively. For the projects angle, Mark Paterson and Keith Beattie are core contacts. Julian Boswall is noted for his niche knowledge in the field of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, while Charles Robson, who joined the team from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in November 2022, singificantly strengthened the firm’s proficiency in mandates relating to heat networks.  Alec Whiter - who was promoted to partner in May 2023 - and Emma Andrews are also active members of the group.

Practice head(s):

Ian Salter


Other key lawyers:

Ross Fairley; Mark Paterson; Keith Beattie; Julian Boswall; Nick Churchward; Charles Robson; Alec Whiter; Emma Andrews


Testimonials

‘They were impressive in their depth of experience, their ability to resource our needs at all levels and their innovate ways of offering an attractive service offering.’

‘Accessible, easy to understand and obviously have their fingers on the pulse of emerging technologies in renewables and CCUS.’

‘Ross Fairley – lots of experience to capitalise on. Emma Andrews – great attention to detail.’

‘Burges Salmon is unique in that it delivers the quality of service you would expect from a London City firm at Bristol rates. The team are approachable, well informed and very easy to work with.’

‘The team are approachable while being challenging. They do not simply deliver the law but provide the advice in the context of the projects worked on. Their advice is pragmatic and easy to digest.’

‘Leaders in their fields. Great overview of the market, and keen to suggest opportunities as they see them.’

‘The team is excellent, agile and super client-focused. They are creative and able to look at issues from multiple perspectives in order to develop the best way forward.’

‘Quick to pick up on the issues and navigate a way through to a successful conclusion.’

Key clients

Ministry of Defence


UK Atomic Energy Authority


Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office


Department for Transport


University of Bristol


Bristol City Council


National Highways


Transport for Wales and the Welsh Government


WaveHub Limited/Cornwall Council


Blue Gem Wind/A JV between Total and Simply Blue


Green Investment Group/Macquarie


Lloyds Bank Plc


Drax


Investec Bank


BayWa r.e. UK Limited


Southern Water


Gresham House


Octopus Renewables


Ocean Winds Offshore


ENGIE


Bio Capital Limited


Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories


Progressive Energy (The Hynet Project)


Equinor (Offshore Wind)


Nuclear Liabilities Fund


RWE


EDF


Ascent Flight Training


Work highlights


  • Advising the Ministry of Defence on its procurement of the Dreadnought class submarines.
  • Advising the UK Atomic Energy Authority on the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) PPP project to deliver a prototype fusion energy plant.
  • Advised Bristol City Council on its City Leap initiative, aimed at bringing together private sector and community partners to deliver on a long-term multibillion programme of energy and infrastructure investment opportunities.

Osborne Clarke LLP

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.

Practice head(s):

Chris Wade; Matthew Lewis


Other key lawyers:

Simon Hancock; Caroline Saul; Emily Van Schalkwyk; David Ferris


Testimonials

‘OC are very experienced in the sector and I have worked with the OC team for a number of years now on various projects all the way through to financial close. I wouldn’t hesitate to appoint OC for future projects.’

‘The OC team is led very capably by Chris Wade. Chris and the team are proactive in taking a lead on all aspects of the legal work stream. They are exceptional at explaining complex matters to allow informed decisions to be made and are excellent in client meetings where their knowledge and experience of work on both sides of the table informs an empathetic and collaborative approach that is appreciated on all sides and fosters good results.’

‘We expect each individual to be an expert in their field, that is a given. But with OC the team are very personable, have great attention to detail and act as a partner giving advice, not just on the point you have raised, but on all other relevant issues. Relying on their broad range of experiences, they are a true partner.’

‘Never too much trouble to discuss scenarios and give advice.’

‘Very committed service from a team that really wants our business to succeed.’

‘Simon Hancock is very dedicated and hard working and, although a partner, is happy to roll up his sleeves and get on with it.’

Key clients

Ameresco Limited


Tay Valley Lighting (Newcastle and North Tyneside) Limited


Uliving@Essex3 LLP (Equitix/Bouygues SPV)


Pritchatts Park Village LLP


Fibrus Networks Limited


University of Bristol


The Hospital Company (QAH Portsmouth) Limited


The Hospital Company (Oxford John Radcliffe) Limited


Foresight Group


The Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd


Work highlights


  • Advised Ameresco on its bid to become the strategic partner for Bristol City Council and form a long-term joint venture with the council in order to secure substantial low carbon infrastructure investment and delivery capability in the city.
  • Advising the Tay Valley Lighting SPV on its PFI agreement with The Council of the City of Newcastle Upon Tyne and The Council of the Borough of North Tyneside.
  • Advised Equitix and Bouygues, acting as the Uliving Consortium, on a £113m wrapped listed bond financing for the third phase of the University of Essex Student Accommodation Partnership.

TLT

The ‘unfailingly excellent‘ cross-practice future energy team at TLT is able to advise across the entire project lifecycle, with typical recent highlights ranging from assistance with battery storage M&A transactions to debt funding for an onshore wind turbine. Maria Connolly spearheads the department, with Kay Hobbs, Gary Roscoe and Matthew Grimwood providing corporate, financing and real estate expertise, respectively.  Legal director Stuart Urquhart has extensive experience handling contractual and regulatory matters relating to commercial arrangements in the energy projects space.

Practice head(s):

Maria Connolly


Other key lawyers:

Kay Hobbs; Gary Roscoe; Matthew Grimwood; Stuart Urquhart


Testimonials

‘I have worked with the TLT future energy team for years and they are unfailingly excellent, not to mention friendly and very easy to work with. They really get the renewables industry. TLT have always embedded deep sustainability principles in their offering, and that, coupled with the firm’s science-based net zero target, sets the firm at the front of ESG offerings in the legal marketplace.’

‘I like that the lawyers in the team are commercial, and align their advice to the in-house team rather than to a set of rigid principles. They take the time to get inside the workings of a company, and build solid relationships with the in-house team. Even though a complex acquisition may require advice from multiple service lines, the team pulls together as one and that sets TLT apart from others where cross-department cracks show up.’

‘All of them go the extra mile to understand me, my team, my company and the project. They pull all the stops out to work as quickly as the project needs. They are all experts in renewable energy and it shows.’

‘TLT is able to advise on all aspects of a clean energy project and the clean energy team knows the market inside out – as such, they are able to provide a service beyond just legal advice and are able to advise on market trends and constraints such that projects can be structured and sold to achieve optimal results. They operate as an extension of our in-house team and are truly committed to getting a deal done.’

‘The TLT team stand out for being truly passionate about and committed to the clean energy sector. The experience and network they have makes them one of the leading firms advising on clean energy projects and transactions. They are also ‘real’ people – very approachable, collaborative and build strong relationships. We see them as trusted advisers who act in our best interests to get the best result for us.’

‘Kay Hobbs really knows this sector, is well connected and provides useful insights. She provides a high-quality service, works quickly and pragmatically and is focused on “getting the deal done”. I would recommend her to anyone.’

‘Matthew Grimwood is one of the team’s leading clean energy property lawyers and has advised on all property aspects of our extensive portfolio. He is well experienced on all clean energy property matters and works well under pressure – he is highly rated by our team.’

‘I have always received a first-class service from the TLT team in the renewables space. They seem to have great corporate and real estate associates and partners and an excellent sector knowledge and reputation.’

Key clients

Capital Dynamics


Blackrock


TAGEnergy


Blackfinch Investments


Ecotricity Group


GRIDSERVE Sustainable Energy Ltd


JBM Solar Projects


SSE plc


Low Carbon Group


Thrive Renewables


Santander


Korkia Solar Investments Europe Ltd.


Innova Energy


Triodos Bank


Intelligent Land Investments


Work highlights


  • Advising TagEnergy on a partnership with Balance Power, an independent energy specialist, to develop 500MW of battery storage projects in the UK.
  • Advising BlackRock Global Renewable Power III on its ​new joint venture with battery storage developer KX Power Limited.
  • Advising Ecotricity on a 100% vegan biogas plant which creates gas from grass, as well as advising on a feedstock supply arrangement benefiting the local farming community.

Ashfords LLP

Following a concerted expansion strategy, the practice at Ashfords LLP has recently seen significant diversification and an increasing focus on a wide spread of projects work in both the renewable and traditional energy spaces; the hire of Carl Thompson, whose expertise lies in construction and infrastructure matters, from Osborne Clarke LLP in February 2022 is a key example of this. Brian Farrell oversees the offering, leveraging his commercial background to advise clients from both the public and private sectors. Jonathan Croley is another key contact on the commercial front. Stephen Humphreys is the name to note on the planning side, while Emma Warren leads on real estate-related mandates. Key recent areas of work have included advice on carbon credit, phosphate offsetting and biodiversity schemes, as well as decarbonisation and sustainability projects.

Practice head(s):

Brian Farrell


Other key lawyers:

Carl Thompson; Stephen Humphreys; Ian Manners; Emma Warren; Kim Hawkins; Jonathan Croley


Testimonials

‘Ashfords continues to provide value for money with sound legal, and just as importantly, commercial advice. Brian Farrell epitomises this approach and is ably supported by the rest of the team.’

Key clients

Island Green Power


Biowise


Wase Limited


Viridor


Suez Waste


Bioenergy Infrastructure Group


VTTI


Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea


Pennon


Wichelstowe LLP


Isles of Scilly Community Venture


South West Water


Bristol Water plc


Bournemouth Water


Torbay Council


South Somerset District Council


Biffa


Whitetower Energy


STC


Eco Sustainable Solutions


GP Bio Tec


Urbaser Limited and Balfour Beatty


Ixora Energy


Northacre Renewables


Ingenious Capital Management


Scandinavian Energy Contractor A/S


CoGen Limited


Noble Green Energy


WiseEnergy


North Yorkshire County Council


Stuarts Partner


Renewable Assets Limited


Work highlights


  • Advising Viridor on the part sell down of a 20% stake in its energy-from-waste portfolio.
  • Advising Brynrhyd Solar Farm on the proposed application for the development of a DNS 35MW solar farm in Wales.
  • Advising Pennon on the acquisition of Bristol Water and transfer of Bristol Water into the South West Water business, by way of an approved transfer scheme under the Water Industry Act 1991.

Bevan Brittan LLP

Bevan Brittan LLP‘s Bristol office works as part of a seamless national team assisting with projects across a breadth of sectors, including energy, waste, transport, social infrastructure, street lighting and regeneration matters. The firm continues to be highly regarded for its involvement with innovative PPP arrangements; in a recent example, the group advised 24 public sector clients on the completion of the 21st Century Schools MIM Programme. Nadeem Arshad, who is noted for his niche expertise in energy-from-waste PFI projects, oversees the energy and resource management team, while Nathan Bradberry is a key contact for infrastructure projects. The partner bench was further strengthened by the lateral hire of Harriet Murray Jones from Harrison Clark Rickerbys in October 2022, and the internal promotion of Olivia Blessington in May 2022.

Practice head(s):

Nadeem Arshad


Other key lawyers:

Nathan Bradberry; Harriet Murray Jones; Colin McConaghy; Lucinda Price; Olivia Blessington


Testimonials

‘Specialist knowledge and experience of PFI contracts and structures.’

‘Olivia Blessington handles complex contractual issues with a strong commitment to delivering on commercial objectives and sensitivity towards relationships.’

‘The team is very responsive and engaging. Strong legal and commercial knowledge with great specialist support brought in to the project at the appropriate time. The team is approachable and is open to challenges.’

‘Excellent blend of experience and knowledge of the energy sector with very close attention to detail on the project and contractual specifics.’

Key clients

Viridor Energy


Boom Power


Legal and General


Hive Ethical Power


Bank of Ireland


Welsh Government


Birmingham City Council


4R Group


Nottingham City Council


JFS School


Sheffield City Council


Portsmouth Hospitals NHS University NHS Trust


West Berkshire Council


East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust


Work highlights


  • Advised a major UK energy and resource management company on its bid for the £2.1bn Tees Valley Waste Management PPP which involves the development of an energy recovery facility in Teesside.
  • Advised the Welsh Government and 24 participating local authorities on a new PPP delivery model – the £1.5bn Welsh Education: 21st Century Schools MIM Programme.
  • Advised Boom Power on the development of a solar farm in East Yorkshire which will export approximately 400MW of electricity into the National Grid.

Foot Anstey

Under the leadership of ‘exceptional communicatorIan Stubbs, the offering at Foot Anstey brings together energy, construction, planning and corporate specialists to advise on complex energy and infrastructure projects. The ‘truly epic‘ team has developed particular strength in the solar, nuclear, battery storage and electric vehicles spaces. In a demonstration of the firm’s commitment to the field, January 2023 saw the promotion of energy specialists Kutahya Cherry, Suriya Edwards and Dickon Court to the partnership.

Practice head(s):

Ian Stubbs


Other key lawyers:

Christian Silk; Kutahya Cherry; Suriya Edwards; Dickon Court; Kee Evans; Aliki Zeri


Testimonials

‘The team at Foot Anstey are approachable, friendly and knowledgeable. They are deeply immersed in the renewable energy and EV sectors and always give practical and tailored advice.’

‘The Foot Anstey team is truly epic – they have become an integral part of our in-house legal service. This team delivers high-quality legal work, with exceptional attention to detail, alongside honest communication in terms of commercial suggestions and expectations.’

‘Suriya Edwards has been key in establishing our strong client-firm relationship. Her honesty when delivering clear and strategic advice has been invaluable and she has been a fantastic resource; both in times of calm negotiation and crises.’

‘Aliki Zeri really knows the renewable energy market and truly understands the pressures faced by an in-house team. Her attention to be detail is exemplary.’

‘Aliki Zeri for general support and legal advice. Dickon Court for contracting and litigation advice. Both go the extra mile to assist where they can.’

‘Ian Stubbs is an exceptional communicator and provides a super service.’

Key clients

BSR (British Solar Renewables)


WElink Energy Group


Celtic Sea Power


GRIDSERVE


EDF Energy including EDF Renewables/Pivot Power, EDF Thermal & Generation and EDF Nuclear New Build (Hinkley Point C & Sizewell C)


Innova Capital Limited


Beaufort Energy


Elmya


LG Energy Solutions Vertech


Energiesprong UK


Regener8 Solar and


Plymouth City Council


Work highlights


  • Advising British Solar Renewables on a range of corporate, commercial and real estate matters, including advising the shareholders of the BSR Group on their sale of the group to ICG Infra and assisting with planning matters relating to a project subject to the Welsh Developments of National Significance regime.
  • Advising Celtic Sea Power on Cornwall Floating Offshore Wind Accelerator, a project part-funded by the EDFR.
  • Advising Innova Capital on the negotiation and exchange of options for lease in connection with its proposed development of two large battery storage projects.

Michelmores LLP

Noted by clients as ‘a specialist firm in the field of PFI‘, Michelmores LLP fields a dedicated offering in this area, overseen by experts Carol McCormack and Ben Hogan; major new procurements, service contracts and complex projects all fall within the team’s remit. On the energy side, Ian Holyoak takes the lead, ably supported by Alexandra Watson. For project financing mandates, Karen Williams is the key name to note. At the senior associate level, Jo Spalding and Hannah Slater are particularly recommended.

Practice head(s):

Carol McCormack; Ian Holyoak; Ben Hogan; Karen Williams


Other key lawyers:

Alexandra Watson; Stephen Newson; Jo Spalding; Hannah Slater


Testimonials

‘The team really understand the needs and dynamics of institutional investors/PE businesses. They are great value for money, are responsive and reliable.’

‘Alexandra Watson – down to earth, responsive, practical and commercial in her advice. I really value the client-lawyer relationship I have with her.’

‘Michelmores are specialists in the field of PFI.’

‘The practice is unique because they are extremely detailed, they look at issues from multiple perspectives and offer sound advice and options. They work extremely hard to meet sometimes unreasonable deadlines, they are flexible and committed, they build strong relationships with their clients.’

‘Michelmores excel in project finance matters and always seek to find the most satisfactory resolution.’

‘Standouts are Carol McCormack and Jo Spalding. Both Carol and Jo have a high level of integrity, are very honest and trustworthy. They are reliable and resilient and always try to make themselves available.’

‘Carol McCormack is exceptional, she is professional, eloquent, detailed and an expert in her field. Carol represents her clients well and I often get feedback from “opposing” sides that “wow, she’s good”.’

‘Jo Spalding is professional, hard-working and an expert.’

Key clients

Armstrong Capital Management Limited


Solar Income and Growth Limited


Rivington Investments Limited


Downing LLP


Octopus Investments Limited


Triple Point


Urbaser Limited


Zestec Asset Management Limited


Gresham House Asset Management Limited


Gresham House Investment Management Limited


The Environment Bank Limited


Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust


Innisfree


Dalmore Capital


ISS Mediclean Limited


Urbaser S.A.


Equitix


Work highlights


  • Advising Urbaser on the acquisition of Wastewise, holding company of the Hull-based Biowise group, a major recycling and waste management company delivering services across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire.
  • Advising a large overseas investor/developer on all aspects of regulatory, commercial and real estate due diligence in relation to the proposed funding and construction of three large-scale anaerobic digestion biogas projects across England.
  • Advising a project company operating a large acute healthcare facility on all legal matters, including developing and negotiating a complex comprehensive settlement, advising on contractual interpretation issues, developing and negotiating various transactions and advising on the proposed restructuring of financing.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP handles the gamut of issues which occur during developments, projects and disputes in the energy space, with a particular focus on offshore and onshore wind, hydrogen and heat network matters. Richard Cockburn heads up the firm’s national energy offering from the Edinburgh office, while Christopher Towner, who is particularly experienced on the commercial side, leads the local team in Bristol. Vicki Redman, another key contact within the group, specialises in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious planning, environmental, highways and compulsory purchase matters.

Practice head(s):

Richard Cockburn; Christopher Towner


Other key lawyers:

Simon Hughes; Vicki Redman


Key clients

Babcock Offshore MCS Aviation


Cardiff Council


Centrica (including British Gas Trading Limited, Centrica PLC, British Gas Services Limited, GB Gas Holdings Limited, Centrica Business Solutions UK, Dyno Rod Limited, British Gas New Heating Limited)


Cheshire East Council


Chrysaor


East Anglia Offshore Wind Ltd


EDF Energy Renewables Ltd


Energie Baden Wurttemberg


E.ON


Equinor


Gigabox Developments


Iona Capital


Macquarie


National Grid


National Tube Stockholders (NTS)


Npower


Renewable Energy Generation


Renewable Energy Systems


RWE


Scottish Power Renewables / Scottish Power Generation


Shell


Simpsons Malt


Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council


South Tees Development Corporation


Statkraft


Sumitomo Corporation


Tampnet


Tekmar Energy Limited


Coriolis Energy


The Crown Estate


The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG)


Total E&P UK Limited


Vitol Group (Vitol SA and Vitol E&P)


Windel Energy


Solar 21 Renewable Energy Limited


SeAH Wind


Vattenfall


Work highlights


  • Advising Vattenfall on Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas, including assisting with consenting, real estate, and regulatory issues.
  • Advising RES on a number of renewable energy disposals, including Aberarder Wind Farm and Corlacky Energy.
  • Advising Karbon Homes on a district heating scheme using mine water energy.

Clarke Willmott LLP

Clarke Willmott LLP takes a cross-departmental approach to wind, solar and biogas projects; the firm’s wide-ranging offering consequently spans corporate, planning, real estate, commercial, financing, and regulatory advice. Construction expert Priscilla Hall heads up the practice, splitting her time between the London and Bristol offices. Laurence Lacey has extensive experience advising on property aspects relevant to this field.

Practice head(s):

Priscilla Hall


Other key lawyers:

Laurence Lacey


Key clients

Ripple Energy Limited


Allison Wold Power


CNG Energy


OVO


Work highlights


  • Advising Farm Energy on its solar and private wind projects.
  • Advising Ripple Energy on its wind energy project, which is partly crowdfunded, and partly funded by the Welsh government.
  • Advising Allison Wold Power on its UK wind generation projects.

Freeths LLP

Freeths LLP fields a core team focused on clean energy projects and transactions; as well as advising across the gamut of traditional renewables issues, including those relating to wind, solar and energy from waste, the group is also increasingly active in the hydrogen and nuclear spaces. Rhianna Wilsher has established a niche expertise in solid heat networks issues, while Duncan Tringham and Emily Settle bring real estate and corporate knowledge, respectively, to the practice.

Practice head(s):

Rhianna Wilsher; Duncan Tringham; Emily Settle


Other key lawyers:

Michael Bray; Coralie McKeivor; Meryon Roderick; Ben Nolan


Testimonials

‘The teamwork is excellent, lawyers are almost always available, and when they aren’t someone else is lined up to step in, they do a great job and the client always knows who to contact.’

‘The practitioners are down to earth people it is really easy to build a relationship with. I will definitely instruct them again on our next renewables project.’

‘Rhianna Wilsher is great – she is personable and so easy to deal with. Her knowledge of the industry is great, but she is practical and pragmatic.’

‘The team, especially Rhianna Wilsher, is very personable which makes it very enjoyable to work with them – particularly important on very protracted negotiations that take years, rather than weeks or months.’

‘They are particularly skilled at taking complex technical energy matters (that clients are not well versed in) and explaining them clearly and in practical terms, in a down-to-earth manner which makes it much easier for their clients to make decisions.’

‘They are clearly experienced in the energy market and I value the examples they can bring of their experience from other deals.’

‘Personal, helpful and practical approach.’

‘I would say that the individuals I’ve dealt with have known their topics very well, looked at delivering practical solutions whilst ensuring that I, as a client, am protected.’

Key clients

Centrica plc, Centrica Business Solutions/ Centrica Energy Assets


Solos Power


SmartParc


Photovolt Development Partners GmbH


Countryside Properties UK Ltd


ENGIE


ENGIE Fabricom UK


London Borough of Ealing


Plymouth Energy Community and Plymouth City Council


Adam James Limited


Euro Garages Limited


Group companies of Greensphere Capital (Western Bio Energy / Duranta Energy)


RE Projects Developments Limited


Clean Earth Energy Group


Catalyst Capital


BioDynamic


Work highlights


  • Advising SmartParc on the development and operation of managed services, and the electricity, heat and cooling provisions for a £300m food manufacturing estate and shared distribution hub in Derbyshire.
  • Advising Photovolt on its proposed Botley West scheme which relates to a major solar development.
  • Advising Clean Earth on a wind energy scheme involving the development of a turbine to supply 9m kW hours of renewable electricity to the AB Inbev brewery in Magor, Wales.

GA Solicitors

Under the leadership of Helen Rumford, who ‘has a fantastic grasp of her specialist area‘, GA Solicitors focuses on assisting with the gamut of issues affecting the energy sector. A particular area of expertise is advising developers on renewables projects throughout the UK, especially in the onshore wind, solar and battery storage spaces; this includes handling heads of terms, exclusivity agreements, and land options for leases. James Peterson and Ieuan Jones provide a key link with the corporate and disputes practices, respectively.

Practice head(s):

Helen Rumford


Other key lawyers:

James Peterson; Ieuan Jones


Testimonials

‘GA have provided us with an excellent service over the last few years. We particularly appreciate the access to partners with extensive industry experience, the speed with which matters are dealt and the levels of communication.’

‘Helen Rumford – excellent communication – straightforward and understandable advice.’

‘We’ve worked with Helen Rumford for several years and have always found her to be extremely dependable. She fits in well with our team and tailors her advice to how we work as a company.’

‘The GA team has an excellent breadth of experience in the key sectors of relevance to our company. They are very responsive, clear and accurate in their advice.’

‘Helen Rumford is my first choice of adviser. She is responsive, extremely knowledgeable, concise and clear with her advice and looks at the issues through a commercial and pragmatic lens.’

‘GA have a unique work ethic of providing professional advice in a clear and concise manner that is not tied up in “legal speak”. They are able to clearly interpret the issues that may impact a project and clearly spell out the associated risks. They are then able to identify potential solutions that are both cost-effective and timely.’

‘Helen Rumford – extensive and relevant knowledge, very approachable.’

‘Helen Rumford has a fantastic grasp of her specialist area in renewable energy and generation. Her manner is professional and friendly. She works tirelessly to find solutions and strives to find answers to problems that may not be obvious in the first instance. She provides clear and understandable advice that is not wrapped up in legal jargon and fully appreciates that her clients come from different backgrounds and experience.’

Key clients

Bluefield Solar Income Fund


Bluefield Services Limited


Bluefield Operations Limited


Low Carbon Gordano


Anglo Renewables Ltd


Anglo Energy Storage Ltd


Climate ER Ltd


Bluefield Renewable Developments Limited


Work highlights


  • Assisted Bluefield Solar Income Fund with maximising the value of its existing project portfolio of UK solar assets, worth in excess of £884m.
  • Advising a global renewable energy operator on new-build, subsidy-free solar and storage projects in the UK, including both the corporate and property aspects.
  • Advising Anglo Renewables and Anglo Energy Storage on 16 new development sites, including carrying out due diligence and putting in place options for leases and cable easements for new solar and energy storage sites.