Martin Lucas > Watson Farley & Williams LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Led by Henry Stewart , Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s energy and infrastructure practice advises on a comprehensive range of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, green hydrogen, biomass, and battery storage, offering expertise in project financing, M&A, and dispute resolution. Martin Lucas has extensive experience advising developers, debt and equity funders in the offshore wind sector, both during development and construction phases, as well as through acquisitions and disposals. Dispute resolution expert Rebecca Williams is noted for handling projects related to the UK’s offshore wind energy generating capacity, and Katherine Best has broad experience with renewables transactions such as solar, onshore and offshore wind, and biomass. Jennifer Charles specialises in domestic and international project financings with a focus on renewables, encompassing financing aspects, M&A, commercial projects, and regulatory matters.

With ‘strong emphasis on construction within the energy sector,’ the non-contentious construction team Watson Farley & Williams LLP is spearheaded by Martin Lucas, who specialises in international offshore wind construction and project development. Barry Hembling negotiates contracts for major development projects in the Middle East, and also regularly provides domestic corporations with advice regarding real estate portfolios and assets. Emmanuel Ninos assists with advising developers and contractors in renewable energy projects, while Jamie Bell is another key contact in the team, advising on remedial works in the real estate sector.