With one of the biggest teams on the market, Burges Salmon LLP fields a renowned group of specialists handling a steady work stream across renewable and nuclear energy, as well as PFI and PPP. Noteworthy figures include Ross Fairley and Ian Salter, who are renowned for their adeptness in renewables and nuclear energy, respectively. Mark Paterson and Keith Beattie are frequently sought out by clients for their experience in projects, with the former also leading the firm’s defence practice. The water, energy, and transport sectors profit from Julian Boswall's experience relating to infrastructure projects, while Alec Whiter is praised for his ‘exceptional level of energy sector knowledge and expertise’.
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‘Burges Salmon is the best law firm I have worked with as in-house. Their advice is spot on; they know their industries very well; and they have good referrals. They go the extra mile to help their clients. I am very satisfied with their services.’
‘Ian Salter has good knowledge of the nuclear industry and is a big picture guy.’
‘We worked with the energy team for several transactions and the team is always reliable and able to work outside the boxes. I think the main contribution is the different skills each one of the members can bring to the transaction, without mentioning their friendly approach that makes the activity pleasant and smooth.’
‘The renewable energy and EPC contract team has excellent insight and always delivers advice for a successful project in the energy from waste sector. Their guidance in following the right roadmap has always been their key strength to avoid future project issues.’
‘They always slot in seamlessly into the project team without any fuss or disruption due to their excellent experience.’
‘All of the partners and associates I have worked with at Burges Salmon have consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of awareness of the commercial drivers and priorities of my business and a pragmatic mindset focused on finding practical solutions meeting our business needs.’
- ‘I would highlight the exceptional level of energy sector knowledge and expertise demonstrated by partner Alec Whiter. I consider Alec to be one of the go-to legal experts nationally for all matters related to contracts for difference, power purchase agreements and grid code compliance in the energy sector.’
‘Ross Fairley is a standout lawyer with great connections and deep subject matter knowledge. Extremely affable and generous with his time and contributions.’
Key clients
- Progressive Energy
- Atrato Onsite Energy
- Blue Gem Wind
- Xlinks Limited
- Drax Power Limited
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
- Harbour Energy
- Celtic Sea Power
- Ministry of Defence
- Ascent
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Alec Whiter
Practice head
Ian Salter
Other key lawyers
Ross Fairley; Mark Paterson; Keith Beattie; Julian Boswall; Nick Churchward; Charles Robson; Alec Whiter; Emma Andrews