Renewable Energy
United Kingdom
09 June 2025
Drawing on its extensive experience representing major developers, energy corporates, utilities, and funds, Addleshaw Goddard solidifies its leading position in the renewables sector through its involvement in complex, high-value projects across wind, solar, green hydrogen, and storage. The firm boasts an accomplished team, including Leeds-based Richard Goodfellow, a key contact for wind, energy-from-waste, and biomethane projects. Matthew Williams is renowned for his proficiency regarding cutting-edge technology, with a focus on floating offshore wind, green hydrogen production, and battery storage solutions. Paul Jones focuses on energy transition projects aimed at achieving low carbon outcomes. Rory Connor‘s expertise lies in wind and renewable heat projects, offering strategic guidance to clients navigating this evolving sector, while Glasgow-based Sarah Baillie is recommended for issues related to the development of battery energy storage systems.
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Key clients
- Alpiq AG
- Schroders Greencoat LLP
- National Grid ESO
- European Energy
- NeXtWind
- Greenvolt Power
- World Bank
- Alcemi Storage Developments UK Limited
- Norfund
- Peel NRE Renewables
Work highlights
Advised Swiss power company Alpiq on the sale of its energy operations in Bulgaria. The assets were eventually sold to a consortium comprising RGREEN INVEST (a French investment company) and Renalfa (an Austrian clean energy developer and investor).
Advised BP on the auction for green hydrogen in Oman. The potential overall scope for BP is vast, and may include up to 20GW renewables for the purpose of producing green hydrogen in facilities in Oman.
Advised Copenhagen head-quartered renewable energy company, European Energy, on the divestment of the 40 MW Bubney solar project in the UK.
Lawyers
Practice head
Sarah Baillie; Rory Connor; Richard Goodfellow; Matthew Williams
Other key lawyers
Paul Jones