Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s energy group has strong credentials in renewables and the energy transition, with capacity across M&A, financing, regulation, planning, construction and dispute resolution. The ’dedicated’ team, led by corporate lawyer Jubilee Easo, is also experienced in route-to-market arrangements, nuclear and battery energy storage projects. Kiran Arora and Simon Davies are vastly knowledgeable in clean energy transactions, project development and regulation. Robert Broom brings expertise in the national electricity market and its regulatory framework, advising on commercial contracts.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Exceptional service level and wide spectrum coverage.’

  • ‘A team of dedicated professionals that's been together a long time and provides client continuity.’

  • 'Kiran Arora is absolutely fantastic. His knowledge, skillset and negotiation style really sets him apart from other peers in the industry.'

Key clients

  • Gresham House Energy Storage Fund Plc
  • The Renewable Infrastructure Group (TRIG)
  • Equinor
  • Schroders Greencoat
  • Shell International Limited
  • Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)
  • Renewable Power Capital Limited
  • RWE
  • Brookfield Asset Management
  • National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
  • United Utilities Water Limited
  • LyondellBasell
  • Greenvolt

Work highlights

Advised Schroders Greencoat on its acquisition of the Toucan Energy portfolio, consisting of 53 operating solar farms in the UK.
Advised Equinor on combining the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farm extension projects in the UK as a single project under a new joint ownership structure.
Advised Gresham House Energy Storage on the agreement of a landmark two-year tolling contract for 568 MW/920 MWh of battery energy storage capacity.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Kiran Arora

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Simon Davies

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Robert Broom

Practice head

Jubilee Easo

Other key lawyers

Caroline Clapham; Jason Lovell; Kiran Arora; Simon Davies; Robert Broom; Ben Brown; Rory Budworth