Shoosmiths LLP is routinely entrusted by a range of developers, investors and funders for advice on complex infrastructure and renewable energy projects both in the UK and overseas. These include the construction and operation of clean energy generation, energy efficiency, and energy from waste. Practice head James Wood-Robertson focuses on clean energy and infrastructure projects and PPAs, while Chris Pritchett - who joined the firm in May 2023 from Foot Anstey - brings in new expertise in battery storage, solar, EV infrastructure and wind. Another key contact is corporate and M&A specialist Grant Edwards, who advises corporations, private equity funds, and developers on corporate transactions involving various renewable technologies, including wind, solar, anaerobic digestion and battery storage.
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Testimonials
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- 'Highly skilled, commercially aware and knowledgeable team.'
- 'James Wood Robertson is a very experienced and commercially aware partner providing an excellent service across all areas of the Renewable Energy sector.'
- 'Very personable and friendly team with a wealth of experience in renewables M&A. We felt the team always had our best interests at heart and supported us throughout the transaction.'
- 'Grant Edwards worked tirelessly for us at all stages. Very competent in drafting complex clauses and envisaging scenarios that could go against us, and so we needed drafting to protect us.'
- 'The Shoosmiths team has demonstrated solid, practical experience, which is necessary when engaging in negotiations for renewable energy and utility contracts.'
- 'James Wood-Robertson has a strong background in contracting for renewables. His experience helps to define the art of what is possible and practical to achieve.'
- 'James Wood-Robertson is our key contact at Shoosmiths who has always been very impressive - very commercial and pragmatic with an enormous amount of experience. He steered us in the right direction on many occasions.'
Key clients
- Equitix
- EnergieKontor
- Foresight Group
- ENGIE UK
- ABO Wind
- Switch2 Energy
- Gresham House
- DIF Capital
- Iona Capital
- Triple Point
Work highlights
Advised German onshore wind developer, EnergieKontor, on the development and disposal of several onshore wind projects across the UK, including negotiation of corporate PPAs and contracts for difference.
Advising Workspace Group on its power purchase agreement with Statkraft Markets GmbH in respect of the sale and purchase of electricity generated by a solar PV project in Devon developed and owned by Gresham House.
Advised UK-based electric vehicle charging company, EV Chargers (EVC) on its series A fundraising of £165 million of capital from Funds managed by Denham Sustainable Infrastructure, an arm of global energy transition investment firm, Denham Capital.
Lawyers
Practice head
James Wood-Robertson
Other key lawyers
Chris Pritchett; Grant Edwards