DLA Piper‘s finance, projects and restructuring department advises on significant local, national and international projects, renewable energy mandates, energy efficiency work, district heating schemes and solar projects, and is reputed for its depth of experience in the nuclear and energy from waste sectors. Andrew S. Davies heads up the project team in Manchester and is a leading expert in the waste, water and nuclear sectors. Liam Cowell stands out for his expertise in significant infrastructure projects, while Ben Morton is experienced in energy projects including district heat network, biogas, and infrastructure projects. Lorna Pattison is active in procurement work, and Lauren Fisher and Hayley Mason are also noted.
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Key clients
- Welsh Ministers
- Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Yorkshire Water Services Limited
- Kelda Water Services Limited
- Sellafield Limited
- Renewi UK Services Limited
- Vital Energi Solutions Limited
- LondonEnergy Limited
- Wastefront AS
- Pilkington
Work highlights
- Adviseing NWS on all legal matters relating to the innovative Geological Disposal Facility programme.
- Advised Sellafield Ltd on its decommissioning and nuclear waste services framework.
- Advising the MoreWater Consortium in relation to its bid to be appointed as Contractor on the HARP project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrew S. Davies
Other key lawyers
Liam Cowell; Ben Morton; Lorna Pattison; Lauren Fisher; Hayley Mason