Blackstone Chambers has many members handling a range of public law and other matters in the energy space. Monica Carss-Frisk KC acted for Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc in its appeal to the Competition and Markets authority concerning Ofgem’s RIIO-T2 price control determination for electricity transmission. Kieron Beal KC is very active in the power and renewables market, frequently acting on behalf of Ofgem, as well as individual energy generators and suppliers. Among the juniors, Emily Neill has become a go-to counsel for the three energy regulators in the UK - she is frequently instructed as sole counsel by Ofgem, the Utility Regulator of Northern Ireland, and the Oil and Gas Authority.
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