The construction team at Burges Salmon LLP advises clients on matters including joint ventures relating to procurement and construction, as well as large infrastructure projects in the energy sector. Leading the team as head of the construction and engineering department, Steven James advises clients in the energy and transport sector on matters such as strategic procurement. Richard Adams leads on the contentious side, handling a large number of complex disputes in the area. Lloyd James frequently engages with renewable energy and grid transition construction work, while Jessica Evans handles construction disputes.
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‘Strong leadership from commercially aware partners, backed up by an able team. Good experience in a wide variety of different commercial positions and can advise on a strong hand or a weak one.’
‘Experienced, knowledgeable and available.’
‘Richard Adams consistently went the extra mile to explain his advice and ensure the Client team understood the rationale behind it.’
Key clients
- Atlantic Green
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Alcem
- Department for Transport
- UK Atomic Energy Authority
- NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited & Sizewell C Limited
- Nuclear Waste Services
- Grenian Hydrogen Limited
Work highlights
Advising Atlantic Green, a joint venture between Nofar Energy and Interland Group, in connection with the procurement, construction, operation and debt financing of Cellarhead.
Advising UKAEA on a circa £20 billion, technology and infrastructure programme to build a prototype fusion powerplant.
Advising NNB, a subsidiary of energy company EDF and Sizewell C Limited on the delivery of two separate complex nuclear new build projects.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Steven James
Other key lawyers
Richard Adams; Lloyd James; Jessica Evans