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. Lloyd James frequently engages with renewable energy and grid transition construction work, while Jessica Evans handles construction disputes. Richard Adams departed the team in August 2025.
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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.’

Key clients

  • Atlantic Green
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

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.

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Practice head

Steven James

Other key lawyers

Lloyd James; Jessica Evans