Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP demonstrates a broad project finance and development offering, with the team acting across rail, digital infrastructure, and energy sector mandates. The practice is led by Alex Carver, who leverages his deep project finance experience to act for both lenders and borrowers alike. Mark Dennison advises across the full spectrum of renewable energy projects, with particular expertise handling solar and battery storage projects, while David Wyles‘ portfolio of work covers fibre, data centre, and transmission assets.
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Testimonials
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- Alex Carver is among the most experienced infrastructure practitioners in the market. In particular, he is able to apply his knowledge to novel projects and assets and think laterally to find solutions. He is highly responsive, client-focused, and willing to do what it takes to get deals done.
- Gruffudd Jones is valued for his calm, collected approach and clear, pragmatic advice, particularly on complex or high-pressure matters. Caroline Clapham brings expertise in BESS and energy storage, with deep sector knowledge that consistently enhances the quality of advice delivered.
- The firm operates a clear and efficient quote process, with pragmatic fee estimates and consistently competitive pricing that represents strong value for money.
Key clients
- Be.EV
- Deutsche Bahn
- Heathrow
- H.I.G. Capitall
- National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
- National Grid Viking Link Limited
- Renewable Power Capital Limited
- National Wealth Fund
- Serverfarm
- Sonnedix
- SSE
- Tritax Symmetry (Hinckley) Limited
- United Utilities Water Limited
- Welsh Water
- Wm MO
- orrison Supermarkets Limited
- Neos Networks Limited
- M&G Infracapital
- Rock Rail
- Allianz GI
Work highlights
Advised Neos Networks Limited on the concession‑based commercialisation of Network Rail’s telecommunications infrastructure, a complex, time‑critical transaction involving the rollout of high‑capacity fibre across the rail estate.
Advised Pulse Clean Energy Limited on its green finance deal to fund the development and operation of battery storage infrastructure across the UK.
Advised the lenders and administrative agents on a group refinancing for AMP Clean Energy to refinance existing debt and fund further investment in clean energy assets.
Practice head
Alex Carver
Other key lawyers
Mark Dennison; David Wyles; Peter Greenall