Burges Salmon LLP is geared to handle a broad range of construction projects arising out of the energy, transport, and utilities sectors. The practice boasts capabilities across the full spectrum of non-contentious work, assisting on contractual drafting and negotiations, procurement, and financing for domestic and international clients. Group lead Steven James is sought-after by a range of clients for his expertise drafting and negotiating construction contracts. Lloyd James is familiar with the intricacies of high value renewable energy projects, while James Horton‘s practice focuses on the development and financing of projects in the energy and transport sectors. Nia Stewart is praised for her ’technical acumen’ and is regularly instructed on public sector projects.
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‘Burges Salmon is able to call on colleagues if there is a specialist requirement and are always ready to listen to the clients needs. The ability to build relationships and rapport is a particular strength.’
‘Nia Stewart has been key: I can not speak highly enough of her technical acumen, but also the ability to relate to us as a client, giving excellent advice but presented in an easy to understand format. From a legal team this quality can be quite rare.’
‘Very responsive and turned work around quickly. We worked well under a tight deadline to complete a key transaction for the business. We also appreciate the commercial perspective of the partner involved and in seeing the bigger picture on certain aspects of the transaction.’
‘Good strength in depth and have a good insight into the acting for employers in a tightening contractor market.’
Key clients
- Sizewell C Limited
- UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS)
- Nuclear Waste Services (NWS)
- Tritax Big Box REIT Plc (TBBR)
- Atlantic Green
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Alcemi
- Department for Transport
- Beumer Group
- Grenian Hydrogen Limited
- HS2
- Stevenage Borough Council
- DVT Global (UK) Ltd
Work highlights
Advising UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (part of the UKAEA) on a circa £20bn , first of its kind, major technology and infrastructure programme to build a prototype fusion powerplant.
Advising Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Alcemi on three of the largest BESS projects in Europe, including the battery farm in Coalburn, Scotland.
Advising Nuclear Waste Services on the construction and delivery of the UK’s first multi-billion-pound Geological Disposal Facility, a long-term storage solution for radioactive waste arising from the UK’s nuclear power plants.
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Practice head
Steven James
Other key lawyers
Lloyd James; James Horton; Katy Wall; Nia Stewart