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GA Solicitors is recognised for being a ‘one-stop shop for renewable energy schemes’, with experience in onshore wind, solar and battery storage projects in particular. The firm advises clients on energy portfolio management and project structuring. The team is led by the ’super knowledgeable’ Helen Rumford, who advises major developers on wind and solar project matters. James Peterson adds experience in joint ventures, acquisitions and partnerships. Ieuan Jones focuses on solar, wind and anaerobic digestion matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are very efficient and respond on matters very quickly.’

  • ‘The GA Energy team are strong on technical skills and understanding our group companies and the drivers for them. GA Energy can be relied upon for good turnaround times, for progressing cases quickly and for having a proactive and collaborative manner.’

  • ‘Helen Rumford is our go to property lawyer and can always be relied upon for measured, diplomatic advice and for finding a way to expedite matters with the trickiest of counterparts.’

  • ‘The team are helpful and always easy to get a hold of if there are any urgent matters that need discussing.’

  • ‘Helen Rumford has always been easy to get hold of and very helpful along with the rest of her team.’

  • ‘GA Energy provide a broad range of services within a specific sector, making them a one-stop shop for renewable energy schemes. They are also very familiar with community-funded energy models which makes them a vital asset for that sector.’

Key clients

  • Bluefield Solar Income Fund
  • Bluefield Services Limited
  • Bluefield Operations Limited
  • Elawan Energy S.L
  • Elawan Energy UK Limited
  • Low Carbon Gordano
  • Anglo Renewables Ltd
  • Anglo Energy Storage Ltd
  • Climate ER Ltd
  • Bluefield Renewable Developments Limited
  • Hydoo Limited
  • Buckinghamshire Community Energy Limited

Work highlights

Advised and assisted Bluefield Solar Income Fund on maximising the value of their existing project portfolio of UK solar assets, one of the largest solar portfolios in the UK worth in excess of £781m.
Advising Elawan Energy S.L, a global renewable energy operator and investor, on new build subsidy free solar and storage projects in the UK, advising on both the corporate and property aspects.
Advising Anglo Renewables Ltd and Anglo Energy Storage Ltd across a portfolio of new development sites.

Practice head

Helen Rumford

Other key lawyers

James Peterson; Ieuan Jones