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The ‘knowledgeable, client-driven’ energy, nuclear, natural resources and infrastructure practice at Gowling WLG offers a broad range of commercial, transactional, and finance work in the renewables space. Gareth Baker advises energy companies on the acquisition and disposal of solar, wind, hydropower, and storage assets and portfolios. On power purchase agreements and optimisation agreements for solar and storage assets, Gus Wood is a key contact. Particularly in the battery storage space, Nath Curtis brings deep project finance expertise. Helen Emmerson and Jonathan Brufal also co-head the team, alongside the mentioned names.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Every member of the energy team shares the Gowling approach of aligning with the commercial objectives first, distinguishing between the material which is important and the pedantic which is not. The energy team has a superb breadth of experience and is well integrated with other disciplines covering property and finance.’

  • ‘The team understands not just the technical and legal matters, but has a clear understanding of the commercial purpose and issues relating to reaching agreement.’

  • ‘The team is well-versed in the space giving comfort they know what the market positions are which delivers efficiencies.’

  • 'In negotiations, the Gowling team brings expert knowledge of the power and flexibility market, serving as both legal and commercial advisors, enabling us to reach reasonable commercial solutions. They work collaboratively, focusing on areas of concern for us, while raising issues we may have missed and keeping an eye on the overall commercial structure and rationale of the deal.’

  • ‘The team at Gowling is a pleasure to work with - knowledgeable, client-driven and great at delivering results. They work across all technologies and are particularly strong on corporate M&A and financing transactions.’

  • ‘Being a smaller team they really focus on adding value and thinking outside the box. They work extra hard at building and maintaining the relationship. Gareth Baker as our relationship partner is outstanding and has regularly added value to deals we have been done.’

  • ‘Gareth Baker leads the team brilliantly - really responsive, client centric and results driven. Nath Curtis is very knowledgeable and a true market leader in his field.’

  • ‘Gus Wood is deeply experienced across the power and flexibility market, and brings a remarkable efficiency and commercial mindset to legal negotiations. He is very collaborative with our internal team, and helps us defend our positions with authority during live negotiations.'

  • 'Gus Wood is an industry expert.'

Key clients

  • Atrato Onsite Energy Holdco Limited
  • Zenobe Blackhillock Borrower Limited
  • The Green Climate Fund
  • Stoke City Technologies Bidco 1 Limited and Stoke City Technologies Bidco 2 Limited
  • HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc
  • Brockwell Holdings Ltd
  • Conrad Energy
  • TENT Holdings Limited
  • UK Power Networks Services
  • SolarCentury Africa
  • NextPower UK ESG
  • AtmosClear Investments Ltd
  • Habitat Energy Limited
  • Statkraft
  • AstraZeneca
  • Wales and West Utilities Limited
  • GMC Utilities Group Limited

Work highlights

Advised Atrato Onsite Energy on the disposal of the whole of its portfolio of solar assets to a joint venture owned principally by global investment firm, Brookfield, and RAIM Apollo, for £218.7m.
Advised the seven commercial lenders to the battery storage developer, Zenobe, over additional debt for its increased capacity 300MW battery storage site in Kilmarnock South, Scotland.
Advised on the launch of the landmark climate-focused guarantee company, the Green Guarantee Company, which will provide $1bn in climate finance for developing countries.

Practice head

Gareth Baker; Gus Wood; Nath Curtis; Helen Emmerson