Stephenson Harwood boasts broad experience across the renewables sector. A particular expert in the electric vehicle and anaerobic digestion spaces, Jonathan Cripps heads the department and stands out for his M&A, funding, and project development advice. Regularly acting for leading contractors, Cathal Leigh-Doyle is notable for his offshore contract and disputes practice. Longstanding renewable energy project development and regulation specialist Kirsti Massie joined the firm in January 2025 and leads in negotiating commercial and power purchase agreements.
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‘Gives confidence.’
‘Committed to the project.’
Key clients
- North London Waste Authority
- NextGen AssetCo Limited
- Semperian Economic Infrastructure Fund and TfL Trustee Company Limited
- Semperian PPP Investment Partners No.2 Limited
- Alcuin Capital Partners
- Protium Green Solutions Limited
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- National Westminster Bank plc
Work highlights
Advising North London Waste Authority on all legal aspects of its North London Heat and Power Project since 2011.
Advised NextGen Asset Co on the ongoing legal aspects of the purchase and leasing of up to 1,000 electric bus batteries valued at c.£100m.
Advised TfL Pension Fund on the acquisition of the Wadlow Wind Farm project from Dutch equity fund manager CVC DIF.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Cripps
Other key lawyers
Cathal Leigh-Doyle; Kirsti Massie