Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has deep experience across the renewables space, from M&A and financing to regulatory, planning, and construction. The practice, led by Jubilee Easo, stands out on PPAs, with an emerging focus on hydrogen and CCS. Stephen Hill is the main point of contact for renewables work, with experience acting for independent power producers, renewable power producers, and utility companies. Caroline Clapham is a key contact for M&A and joint ventures, particularly in the solar, wind, and battery spaces. Jason Lovell demonstrates experience advising on the sale and purchase of development projects and operational assets.
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Key clients
- RWE
- EDF
- Equinor
- Schroders Greencoat
- Statkraft
- Octopush Energy Group
- Pulse Clean Energy
- Chint Solar
- Gresham House
- National Wealth Fund
Work highlights
Advising Pulse Clean Energy Limited on its £220m green finance deal from a consortium of six international banks.
Advised Chint Solar Europe on its acquisition of a 5GW portfolio from Voltis Renewables, comprising over 15 development-stage solar, BESS and wind projects.
Advised Octopus Energy on their partnership with Uniper, facilitating the growth of renewable energy initiatives such as PPAs and providing flexible hedging arrangements for the supply of power and gas.
Practice head
Jubilee Easo
Other key lawyers
Stephen Hill; Caroline Clapham; Jason Lovell; Simon Davies