Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP has an excellent reputation for handling the real estate aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. The team often represents public sector clients and developers in renewable energy projects, assisting with acquisitions and leasing matters, and is equally strong in advising on health sector matters. Katherine Douglas specialises in lease-related matters, Andrew Harding focuses on projects in the hospitality sector and Simon Hughes brings expertise in the energy sector; the trio co-head the practice. Briony Holland is active in development and investment work in the energy and retail sectors.
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Key clients
- Renewable Energy Systems Limited
- Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited
- Bristol City Council
- RWE Renewables UK Limited
- North Somerset Council
- Bristol City Council
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Herman Miller
- TSB
- North Lincolnshire Great Energy Park
- NHS Property Services Limited NoAshfield Land Limited
Work highlights
Advised Bristol City Council on the sale of the Grosvenor Hotel site in Bristol to Homes England.
Advising the National Energy System Operator on its first acquisition of infrastructure within the UK.
Advising the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office on an acquisition programme for asylum seeker accommodation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Katherine Douglas; Simon Hughes; Andrew Harding
Other key lawyers
Briony Holland