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Burges Salmon LLP
ONE GLASS WHARF
BRISTOL
BS2 0ZX
England

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0117 307 6998 nick.churchward@burges-salmon.com

Work Department

Projects.

Position

Partner in Projects Department. Nick has 20 years’ experience advising on energy and resource management matters. His expertise includes energy trading, route to market agreements, corporate PPAs, private wire/on-site generation, district heating, energy regulation, waste to fuels/chemicals, waste to energy, renewables, waste regulation. Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales and Scotland.

Career

Trained at Bevan Brittan 1998-2000. Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2000. Solicitor, Projects/PFI, Bevan Ashford, 2000-01. Solicitor, Project Finance, Lovells 2001-04. Associate, Projects/PFI, Bevan Brittan, 2005-07. Associate, Energy, Burges Salmon, 2007-09; Senior Associate, 2009-13; Partner, 2013 to date. Admitted as a solicitor in Scotland, 2017.

Languages

German.

Memberships

Law Society; Law Society of Scotland; Chartered Institute of Waste Management; Renewable Energy Association.

Education

Educated at University of West England, Bristol (1993-97, LLB Hons, Law and European languages; 1997-98, Post Graduate Diploma in Law).

Leisure

Enjoys mountain biking, travel and food.

Lawyer Rankings

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

The Bristol-based power practice at Burges Salmon LLP is described as being ‘truly of the industry, with a genuine passion for it’ and has a focus on innovative projects in the sector. The team has strong capabilities in the sector, advising such notable clients as Bristol City Council on complex projects of value in the billions. Renewables are an area of focus for the team; Euan Bremner is noted as being ‘one of renewable energy’s biggest acts and a man you want on your side’, whilst Nick Churchward brings waste-to-energy expertise to the cohort. The team has impressive experience in floating wind work, in particular; it is currently advising on the Erebus project, which is set to be the UK’s largest. Ian Truman has expertise in nuclear work. Energy storage is another specialism and the team is noted as ‘standing above the legal industry pile on’ in this area. Decarbonisation and renewables expert Ross Fairley leads the team alongside Ian Salter and James Phillips.