Known for its ‘tremendous strength and depth’, the non-contentious construction practice at Osborne Clarke LLP regularly advises on the construction aspects of renewable energy projects and student accommodation developments. Its areas of expertise span solar and battery storage projects and public infrastructure matters. Duncan Parker, Nicholas Grewal, and Philip Davies co-lead the team. Parker is well-versed in advising on the construction, procurement, and maintenance of energy projects, while Grewal is known for his experience acting on infrastructure projects and handling data centre construction matters.
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Key clients
- Octopus Energy Transition
- Ecotricity
- Plenary Group
- Zestec Renewable Energy
- Bluefield
- Octopus Energy Generation
- Foresight
- National Grid Transmission Plc
- Downing
- The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG)
- Equitix
- Engie
Work highlights
Advised Octopus on all aspects of the purchase of rights to build, own and operate Green Hydrogen Electrolyser production and storage facility at Kimberly-Clark's Northfleet manufacturing facility in Kent, and then the negotiation of the construction and operation contract.
Advising Ecotricity on a co-located solar and battery storage projects currently in development in the UK.
Advised Plenary Group through the bid stage for a joint venture, and advise on all aspects of the legal documentation.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Duncan Parker; Nicholas Grewal; Philip Davies