Rebecca Carter > Stephenson Harwood > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Stephenson Harwood
1 FINSBURY CIRCUS
LONDON
EC2M 7SH
England

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Rebecca is the London managing partner and also leads the firm’s real estate and projects group. Rebecca has been advising on energy and infrastructure projects for decades and her work now spans decarbonisation, transport and other infrastructure sectors.

Rebecca specialises in energy, infrastructure and construction projects. She advises funders, sponsors, contractors and government at all levels in a wide range of infrastructure sectors, including transport (road, rail and aviation), energy (including renewables), waste, energy from waste, as well as social infrastructure.

Rebecca has advised on many forms of project including project financing, including PPP, and PFI, outsourcing, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

Rebecca also advises on construction matters advising developers, contractors, sponsors, funders and public sector bodies on the construction aspects of real estate development and investment projects.

Public procurement law is another area of specialism, whether advising procuring authorities or contractors and suppliers who are bidding for public contracts. Rebecca has particular experience of advising suppliers to the NHS in the life sciences sector on public procurement issues, to aid their route to market.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: Project finance and development

A ‘strong, partner led team’ possessing an ‘excellent understanding of the key legal and commercial issues across all of the major infrastructure sectors’, Stephenson Harwood handles a considerable number of PFI and PPP projects, working closely with contractors, lenders and public sector bodies on  financing arrangements and the development of new, critical projects. Team head Jonathan Cripps has expertise in energy, transport and accommodation-related mandates, and is a go-to for asset-management issues. Rebecca Carter  works on a portfolio of mandates including both private and public sector work.  Phil Harris is a very active member of the team, providing counsel on many of the firm’s key development mandates.  Navpreet Atwal‘s arrival from Boodle Hatfield LLP has further strengthened the group’s capabilities and bench.

London > Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables)

Head of real estate and projects at Stephenson Harwood, Rebecca Carter, co-heads the London power team alongside decarbonisation specialist, national head and ‘highly dependable advisor’ Jonathan Cripps, and offshore energy expert and national head Max Lemanski. The practice is noted as being exemplary in their dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism’. Cathal Leigh-Doyle, noted as a ‘strong negotiator’, was promoted to partnership in May 2023 and has impressive experience in offshore energy disputes.