Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises on a range of renewable and alternative energy projects, providing comprehensive legal support from M&A and finance to regulatory, planning, construction, and dispute resolution. The team works on solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery storage projects both in the UK and globally. Stephen Hill chairs the practice, focusing on renewable, low carbon, and energy transition projects and investments. Simon Davies is praised for his regulatory and transactional expertise in the renewable energy sector, while Jason Lovell specialises in the sale and purchase of renewable energy development projects. Ben Brown concentrates on renewable and low carbon energy. Mark Dennison is recommended for project financings and refinancings of solar assets.
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- 'The team is excellent, exhibiting first-class knowledge in the field of renewable energy. We engaged the team on a complex power purchase agreement transaction and Simon and his team added real value to the transaction, providing first-hand knowledge from his time in the industry, as well as his work in private practice.'
- 'Simon Davies is a stand-out lawyer and is, without a doubt, the lawyer you want working with you on complex renewable energy projects. He took the time to understand our business, and its red lines, and was able to help negotiate away from industry standard provisions. Simon is respected in the industry by counterparties, and this was evident during negotiations.'
- 'Simon Davies is hardworking, responsive and highly tuned to his client's needs. Without any hesitation, I would instruct Simon again.'
- 'Simon Davies is a stand-out lawyer in the renewables market; he is an asset to the Eversheds team. He is a knowledgeable, but also importantly a practical, lawyer who took the time to understand our business needs and processes. Simon's experience, including his time in-house, give him a unique perspective and gravitas in the industry; our counterparty respected his involvement and inputs into the project.'
Key clients
- Schroders Greencoat
- Shell International Limited
- Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (“IMCO”)
- Renewable Power Capital Limited
- Gresham House Energy Storage Fund
- The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG)
- RWE
- Brookfield Asset Management
- National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
- United Utilities Water Limited
Lawyers
Practice head
Stephen Hill
Other key lawyers
Simon Davies; Jason Lovell; Ben Brown; Mark Dennison