Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP fields a strong national energy and projects practice spanning Newcastle and Teesside, advising on projects regionally and across the UK. The team has notable expertise in carbon capture, decarbonisation, energy from waste, offshore wind and wider energy infrastructure. Practice head Peter Snaith advises major multinational energy clients, supported by Michael Brown on the property aspects of renewable projects, and David Ridley on transactional matters within the energy sector.
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Key clients
- Windel Energy
- Shareholders of Flexible Engineered Solutions (Holdings) Group Limited
- Rossendale Borough Council
- Northern Powergrid (Northeast) Plc & Northen Powergrid (Yorkshire) Plc
- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Northumberland County Council
Work highlights
Advising Windel Energy on a portfolio of solar and battery storage projects, including planning for 150MW and 200MW BESS schemes, the Mallard Pass Solar Farm and a Lincoln energy park.
Advising a major UK energy supplier on approximately 167 transactions in 2025, including acquisitions, leases and disposals.
Advising the shareholders of Flexible Engineered Solutions on the sale to Hunting PLC, involving a pre-sale group restructure and transitional services agreement.
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.
David Ridley
Practice head
Peter Snaith
Other key lawyers
Michael Brown; David Ridley