Shoosmiths LLP focuses on investments in the energy infrastructure sector, supported by the firm’s wider UK offering. Grant Edwards is head of the practice. Edwards is well-equipped to advise on corporate transactions and disposals, both locally and internationally.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team were extremely diligent, stuck to deadlines and were flexible when needed, The partner was hands-on and always available which was key due to several moving parts of the transaction.'
  • 'Grant Edwards was a great asset to us on the buyer side, converting the deal and ensuring everything stayed on track. Always available to assist, he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the energy sector and resected in his field.'

Key clients

  • Liberty Global
  • Foresight
  • Iona Capital Limited
  • EnergieKontor
  • ABO Energy (rebranded from ABO Wind in 2024)
  • MPG Wind (development entity) and MPG Energy (O&M entity)
  • ReGen Waste
  • Deepbridge Capital LLP
  • Industrial Finance and Leasing
  • Harvest Green Developments Limited
  • UrbanChain
  • Shawton Energy Limited

Work highlights

Advised Liberty Global on the purchase by its subsidiary, Egg Power, on the purchase of the entire issued share capital of Rag Lane Solar Limited, which holds the development rights for Rag Lane Solar Farm.
Advised the shareholders of Derrynanny Wind Ltd on the sale of its entire issued share capital.
Advised Foresight on its investment in to critical infrastructure business, TES Group.

Practice head

Grant Edwards