Shakespeare Martineau LLP fields a robust commercial property offering with distinct energy sector expertise, regularly acting for energy developers and infrastructure investors. The team is also active in the property finance space, advising banks and funds on acquisitions and investments. Peter Dilks has secured equity and debt raises for his key energy clients, while Victoria Bovington specialises in investment and development finance work. John Buckley and Aller Dawlat are both key members of the team. Sat Ubhi moved in-house in June 2023.
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‘The advice I get back from Shakespeare’s team is clear and straightforward and allows me to make my commercial decisions very easily with the confidence.’
‘Victoria Bovington understands property in a way that most lawyers can only see problems.’
‘Positive, practical, commercially aware, innovative, professional.’
‘Peter Dilks and his entire team are excellent to work with. We receive very positive feedback from our customers about their responsiveness, availability and proactive approach.’
‘Very strong knowledge of the energy market and how energy projects and property deals need to be structured. Ability to handle a high volume of deals and work to tight deadlines.’
‘Peter Dilks is the partner we deal with and he leads a team which can combine diligent property law with commercial acumen which helps get deals over the line.’
Key clients
- Statera Energy
- Electric Land
- Electricity North West
- National Grid Electricity Distribution
- First Provincial Properties
- Severn Trent Green Power
- Eon
- Arlington Masdar
- Last Mile Asset Management
- Mablethorpe Flexible Generation
Work highlights
- Acting for Statera Energy on its equity raise with EQT.
- Advising Thurrock Flexible Generation in connection with a £300m debt finance.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Peter Dilks
Other key lawyers
Victoria Bovington; John Buckley; Aller Dawlat