Nick Helm > Squire Patton Boggs > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

The Manchester-based practice at Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its activity in renewable energy, clean air and decarbonisation projects, increasingly advising a diverse client base ranging from major project sponsors, governments, lenders and investors to construction companies. Most notably, the group has secured increasing work for clients in the energy storage and battery space next to its busy infrastructure practice. While practice head Nick Helm is leading the space in net zero projects, Julian Scott has extensive experience of a wide range of projects including energy storage projects, solar projects and off-shore wind farms.

Squire Patton Boggs‘ practice has notable capabilities assisting on innovative net-zero projects which span various northern cities, a key example being its advising on the developments surrounding the Manchester Clean Air Plan and the Greater Manchester Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Project; renewables and transport are strengths of Nick Helm. The team is well-equipped to handle high-value, large-scale matters across the range of industry sectors, including infrastructure, renewables and regeneration, which is Mark Gaffney‘s area of expertise. Build-to-rent and student accommodation are particularly active areas for the team, which is led by Mark Barker. Richard Nichols is a senior associate to note.

Squire Patton Boggs’ local government team has particular expertise in the delivery of complex and strategic regeneration projects, major transport and infrastructure projects, and large-scale development transactions involving public and private sector collaboration. Development and regeneration expert Mark Barker heads the team which includes Mark Gaffney who is specialised in property joint ventures and public sector funding. Nick Helm, head of the group’s energy and infrastructure team, is the key contact for renewable energy projects, decarbonisation initiatives and Clean Air projects, a core strength of the group.