The energy and natural resources team at DWF is adept at handling a wide range of matters, including dispute resolution, planning and environment, and project procurements. Based in Liverpool, Darren Walsh co-leads the team with significant experience advising nuclear sector clients on all aspects associated with waste management and decommissioning activities. Co-head Michelle Headrige represents clients subject to investigations and enforcement action by environmental regulators, while Charlotte Hampson supports clients in the public and private sectors with a range of commercial contracts and projects with a focus on the energy sector.
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Key clients
- Essar Energy Transition
- Nuclear Transport Solutions
- BT PLC
- Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
- Homes England
- Ryze Hydrogen
- Department for Energy Security and net Zero
- Enfinity Solar International
- YemeneSolar
- Doosan Power Systems SA
- Whitbread Group plc
- VensysEnergy AG
Work highlights
Advised The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority on the 30-year transfer of seven AGR nuclear reactors from EDF, a highly complex project involving major corporate, regulatory, financial, and political considerations with a deal value of £50bn.
Advised Essar Energy Transition on a full-service real estate mandate, including advising on the development of new blue hydrogen production facilities, as well as supporting EET in respect of the Vertex Hydrogen project linked to HyNET.
Advised Welsh Ministers and Transport for Wales on a long-term hydrogen purchase agreement with HyBont Energy (a Marubeni subsidiary).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Charlotte Hampson
Practice head
Darren Walsh; Michelle Headrige
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Hampson