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Energy and infrastructure

A dynamic, fast paced sector influenced daily by geopolitical factors and technological advances.

We advise on major infrastructure projects, including renewables, heat networks, nuclear, transport and projects within the natural resources sector. We offer insight, guidance, and straightforward commercial advice shaped by your needs. We support clients including developers, public bodies, investors, and landowners at every stage of the project lifecycle. 

We act on some of the most exciting energy and infrastructure projects in the UK, with expertise in heat networks, renewables, and major and nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.

Our sector specialists support a diverse range of clients, including promoters, landowners, energy companies, and government bodies, providing seamless guidance from project inception to delivery. 

Our experience

Heat networks

We help public sector bodies, developers and major heat users bring heat network projects to life, from large-scale connections and low-carbon transition schemes through to new network developments.

Drawing on experience supporting universities and other key offtakers, we help structure heat supply, funding and delivery arrangements, while guiding you through the evolving regulatory landscape.

Nuclear

We work with public sector bodies, developers and supply chain partners across the nuclear sector on complex new build, decommissioning and refurbishment programmes.

From delivery structures and programme support through to key supply chain and collaboration agreements, we work alongside you to help major projects stay on track and deliver against national priorities.

Gas

We support network operators, infrastructure owners and energy suppliers across the gas sector on major transmission and distribution projects, asset upgrades and system change programmes.

From complex delivery arrangements and supply chain contracts through to large-scale infrastructure programmes, we work alongside you to keep critical systems operating smoothly and evolving for the future.

Hydrogen

We advise clients across a range of hydrogen projects, including production technologies, electrolyser and supply chain arrangements, fuel cell applications, and government-backed demonstration projects.

From early-stage structuring and funding through to collaboration and commercial agreements, we help you move projects forward with clarity and confidence.

Solar

We support a broad range of solar work, including rooftop and ground-mounted schemes, co-located storage projects, and private wire arrangements.

From early-stage site options and grid connections through to power purchase agreements and operational issues, our advice is practical, commercial, and helps our clients to unlock value and deliver successful, investable projects.

Wind

We advise clients on both onshore and offshore wind projects, from early site development and consenting through to construction, financing and operation.

With experience across complex, large-scale projects, we give you clear options, support confident decisions, and help keep your project progressing as planned.

Why work with our energy and infrastructure solicitors?

Expertise: Our team has deep knowledge in renewable energy, oil and gas, and nuclear energy as well as major and nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Client focus: We build long-term relationships and provide personalised commercially driven advice.

Innovation: We use the latest technology to solve complex energy issues.

Sustainability: We promote green energy and reduce environmental impact.

End-to-end support: We offer a full range of legal support in the project life cycle.

Did you know?

Firm to watch

Noted as a ‘firm to watch’ in Legal 500 2026 Energy rankings

Market-leading lawyers

A number of our energy lawyers are recognised as leaders in their field in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners

Industry connections

We’re an associate member of the trade association for the energy industry, Energy UK

Our clients

We work with a range of clients from across the energy and infrastructure space, including:  

  • UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
  • Albanwise Wallace Group
  • Anesco
  • Tokamak Energy
  • Seatrium Offshore Renewables Limited
  • National Gas Transmission
  • Nuclear Decommissioning Authority 

What our clients say about us

  • The team stands out in the industry due to its exceptional depth of expertise, strategic approach to problem-solving, and commitment to achieving client-focused outcomes.
    Chambers UK
  • Martino is an extremely knowledgeable and impressive individual. He is an expert in his field and able to apply that expertise in a professional and pragmatic manner.
    Chambers UK
  • Patrick provides clear, concise advice that is consistent and well thought-through with regards to commerciality and time/cost benefit.
    Chambers UK
  • Melanie is one step ahead and would already be thinking about it [when project changes happen].
    Legal 500
  • Fiona Barker has been exceptional. She is by far the most organised solicitor that I have worked with and has progressed a very complex case very efficiently.
    Legal 500

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We support a wide range of projects — from major and nationally significant infrastructure schemes to smaller solar and other renewables schemes. Our expertise covers renewables (solar, wind, biomass, EV charging), heat networks, oil and gas, nuclear, energy-from-waste, battery storage, carbon capture, hydrogen, transport, digital, and social infrastructure.

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