The projects and infrastructure team at Gowling WLG has a very strong reputation for advising UK government related entities and non-departmental bodies on some of their most complex PPP work, as well as other big-ticket infrastructure schemes. Their client list includes groups like National Highways and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group. The team also advises on international matters covering Africa and the Middle East. Stephen Kenny is the national head of the practice, specialising in complex UK government projects involving significant infrastructure or assets. Andrew Newberry typically leads the project finance work stream, while newly-promoted partner Elizabeth Williams  specialises in defence and security work. Dominic Richardson  and principal associate James Stanier  are also highly recommended.

Browne Jacobson LLP is well known in the Midlands for its capabilities with regards to power generation, renewables, energy-from-waste and energy disputes. The team is led by Paul Hill , who is a specialist in infrastructure transactions, private equity and general corporate lending. He is supported by venture capital specialist Mike Jackson and senior associate Nick Smee .

With one team for projects and another team for energy, waste and sustainability, Freeths LLP provides a full-service offering to clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team also boasts a particular expertise in transactions underpinning major developents and advising on the refinancing of PPP projects. James Larmour leads the projects team and has significant experience of infrastructure and project finance transactions. He is also a prominent adviser on PFI secondary market transactions. The energy, waste and sustainability team is led by Kirstin Robert, who displays a comprehensive knowledge of energy from waste projects, with an accreditation as a chartered waste manager.

With a strong national and international presence, the energy and utilities team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP spent much of 2021 advising on the collapse of a number of prominent energy suppliers, including Green Supplier, Pure Planet and Daligas. Areas of focus for the team include renewable projects, customer contracts, industry metering agreements and wholesale energy trading, as well as handling regulatory investigations. Team leader Andrew Whitehead  is a specialist energy regulatory and contracts lawyer who works with many of the firm’s top clients. He is supported by Peter Dilks , who covers real estate with a focus on energy developments, as well as Ian Griffiths, who specialises in energy infrastructure and construction.

Bevan Brittan LLP is very strong at handling contract and asset management, as well as operational issues on energy, PFI and PPP projects. Kirtpal Kaur Aujla has a wealth of experience advising public sector partners on PPP projects, while senior associate Rosie Tabrizi  has been advising Birmingham City Council on a complex waste disposal package.

The team at Harrison Clark Rickerbys is known for its expertise in all areas of renewable energy and technology. Specifically, the practice advises businesses and individuals on legal issues surrounding renewable energy, including land assembly aspects and regulatory requirements. The team is led by Harriet Murray Jones, who has deep experience in the renewables sector. She is supported by construction litigation specialist Hefin Archer-Williams, as well as Natalie Minott and Gareth Williams.