Walker Morris LLP is adept in the full suite of issues relating to energy projects, including real estate, procurement, planning, and regulatory matters. The team is jointly led by Ben Sheppard, Tim Jackson-Smith, Shane Toal, and Laura Gordon. Sheppard has expertise in energy from waste and power purchase agreements, Jackson-Smith has a background in commercial M&A, Toal is key for energy and infrastructure work, and Gordon is a specialist in planning. Judith Pike is a highly experienced real estate lawyer with a track record in renewables and infrastructure work.
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‘The team I worked with at Walker Morris were exceptional. The most impressive part was their real ability to work together. Members of the team, both senior and junior, were always up to speed on the latest developments as the transaction progressed.’
‘Tim Jackson-Smith was outstanding in relation to my transaction. He was able to easily get into the detail required and ensure that my position was protected, whilst seeing the bigger picture of, put simply, getting the deal done sensibly and quickly.’
‘Walker Morris have a very experienced, knowledgeable and skilled team. They invariably provide pragmatic advice appropriate to the needs of the client and the specific project, they are direct, honest and straight forward.’
‘I have worked with Ben Sheppard for over 15 years and invariably find his advice to be faultless. He is very experienced in my sector, very supportive and goes the extra mile for his clients. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ben to any client.’
‘Collaboration with clients and members of team very knowledgeable in their subject.’
‘Very friendly and approachable at all times, and they will respond immediately.’
Key clients
- Amelio Enterprises
- Arla Foods
- Barnsley Metropolitan District Council
- Bio Capital
- British Steel
- Conrad Energy
- Drax Group
- DZ BANK
- Elevate (formerly Telcom Group)
- Enovert
- FCC Environment
- Gasrec
Work highlights
Acted for Trina Solar on its acquisition of a 50% share in the Bicker Fen solar and BESS project in Lincolnshire encompassing a solar installation with a maximum export capacity of 49.9MW coupled with a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System.
Advised the Port of Tilbury in relation to the letting of a site within the port to Thameside Energy Recovery Limited for the construction of a new energy recovery facility.
Acting for Hochtief Solar Partner on a 'first of its kind' 50 year rooftop solar PPA project forming part of a low-carbon student village accommodation project.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Ben Sheppard; Tim Jackson-Smith; Shane Toal; Laura Gordon
Other key lawyers
Judith Pike; Lee Gordon; Paul Dinning; Jake Smith