DLA Piper‘s team offers support on regional, national, and international projects, with core expertise in renewable energy and energy transition projects. Wind, solar, and nuclear matters are all covered by the department, which has additional expertise in relation to transport and infrastructure mandates. Jointly leading the group are Natasha Luther-Jones, Robert Smith, and Ben Peecock, in Leeds, and Teresa Hitchcock and Ian Doig in Sheffield. Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby has expertise advising on transport regulatory matters, while Sophie Linnell advises on international energy projects, with key strength in relation to grid connection issues. Emma Whitfield is also an active name in the practice.
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‘What makes them unique is that they have really high competence and great experience in everything they do, there is an advantage that they have represented both buyer and seller side for different clients.'
'They have a great holistic approach, so even if they advise us on the legal part, they also have great knowledge on the commercial, and the technical aspects. Another benefit is the access to the big network within the industry that we get through DLA Piper.’
‘Deep experience in energy projects, sound knowledge of the energy market, in the UK and Europe.’
‘Tom Metcalfe has been a great partner, going the extra miles to meet the deadline, understanding of our business and being able to close difficult negotiation in a very short deadline.’
Key clients
- BayWa r.e
- Bloomberg L.P.
- Elgin Energy
- GKN Automotive
- Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
- Kelda Group plc (Yorkshire Water)
- Manchester City Council
- National Energy System Operator (NESO)
- National Highways
- NORD/LB - Norddeutsche Landesbank-Girozentrale
- Northern Trains Limited
- Schroders Greencoat LLP
- Siemens Financial Services
- South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Transport for Greater Manchester
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Elgin Energy Holdings Limited, in connection with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP's) acquisition of a majority stake in Elgin Energy through its flagship CI V fund.
Advising Northern Trains Limited on its pathfinder project to replace ageing rolling stock across the North of England with a new fleet of up to 450 trains which will incorporate and benefit from the latest green technologies.
Advised Manchester City Council on its public procurement of clean energy.
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Practice head
Natasha Luther-Jones; Robert Smith; Teresa Hitchcock; Ben Peecock; Ian Doig
Other key lawyers
Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby; Emma Whitfield; Tom Metcalfe; Sophie Linnell