Energy & Natural Resources: Power - UK
What the team is known for
Eversheds Sutherland handles notable work in emerging markets, including the Middle East and Africa. The firm offers a range of experience in alternative energy work as well as power issues. Its expertise includes project development, disputes and corporate matters. Its lawyers additionally advise on the regulatory and commercial contracting aspects of power projects as well as major offshore wind farm and solar developments. The firm represents a wide array of clients, including corporates, developers and funds. It is also equipped to advise on interconnector projects and nuclear sector matters.
Strengths
"We often demand quick responses and fast turnarounds and the firm consistently manages to accommodate us."
"Eversheds always makes time for its clients. The firm is proactive and professional."
"The firm shows good commercial understanding and pragmatism to help get complex transactions across the line."
Work highlights
Eversheds Sutherland advised NextEnergy Capital, a renewable energy investment company, on its partnership with Eelpower and its acquisition of development rights for a 250 MW portfolio of domestic battery storage projects.
The firm advised the joint venture of Réseau de Transport d'Électricité and EirGrid on the drafting and negotiation of construction EPC contracts for the EUR1.6 billion, 700 MW Celtic Interconnector Project between France and the Republic of Ireland.
Notable practitioners
Stephen Hill is adept at assisting clients with the acquisition of renewable energy assets, particularly solar and wind assets. He regularly advises on transactions involving energy developments in Latin America, as well as domestic projects. He is head of the firm's international clean energy team. "Stephen is very practical and collaborates to get deals done." "He has really deep market knowledge of solar energy." "Stephen has a wealth of transactional experience and is extremely responsive, proactive and effective."
Jubilee Easo is frequently sought by clients to handle major corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures and project financings. She is head of the firm's international oil and gas practice and leads the hydrogen practice. "Jubilee is personable, knows her stuff and gets the deal done."
