Back to rankings
England - South West • Projects, energy and natural resources
3

Energy and projects

Freeths LLP logo

Freeths LLP

More information
Noted for its ‘responsiveness, high capability, and industry expertise’, Freeths LLP regularly advises clients on development and finance aspects of energy projects. The firm’s experience includes bioenergy, solar, virtual power plants and EV charging. Michael Bray advises on energy, waste and sustainability matters, whilst Suriya Edwards is an expert in Battery Energy Storage. Emily Settle adds corporate and M&A expertise, as well as private equity portfolio management. Ben Derrington, who focuses on planning and real estate matters, was promoted to partner in October 2024. Ben Moylan acts for banks and borrowers on syndicated and bilateral finance transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We appreciated the diversity of people and thought.’

  • ‘Suriya Edwards has exceptional client management skills and deep immersion on our technology to provide excellent services across planning/consents and real estate. Provided us with bespoke services.’

  • 'The team assists us with complex work, including commercial agreements within the energy optimisation industry. We appreciate the team's receptive nature, responsiveness, high capability, and industry expertise.'

  • 'The individuals we work with consistently demonstrate exceptional expertise, dedication, and an innovative approach. Their deep understanding of our industry is particularly valuable.'

  • 'Michael Bray leads a great team.'

Key clients

  • Centrica plc
  • Solos Power
  • SmartParc
  • Photovolt Development Partners GmbH
  • The Cornwall Council
  • Plymouth City Council
  • RE Projects Developments Limited
  • Clean Earth Energy Group
  • Firstway Solar Limited
  • Allego UK
  • Bristol Airport
  • ENGIE UK
  • Equans
  • London Borough of Ealing
  • Adam James Limited
  • Euro Garages Limited
  • Greensphere Capital
  • Vital Energi
  • BioDynamic
  • Chancerygate

Work highlights

Advising Photovolt on its proposed Botley West scheme which will be the largest solar development ever constructed in Europe, if successful.
Advising Cornwall Council on a pioneering geothermal district heat network to supply renewable heat to up to 4000 homes, a school, leisure centre and hospital.
Advised ENSEK on its acquisition of Zoa Technologies.

Practice head

Michael Bray; Suriya Edwards; Ben Derrington; Emily Settle; Ben Moylan

Other key lawyers

Duncan Tringham; Coralie McKeivor