Energy & Natural Resources: Power - UK
What the team is known for
Shakespeare Martineau fields considerable expertise advising major utilities and suppliers on regulatory, contractual and project development matters. The firm is particularly adept at assisting with the full gamut of energy distribution matters, from grid regulation and offtake agreements. Its energy lawyers are capable of handling both traditional and renewable power mandates, including solar, biomass and gas pipelines.
Strengths
"They turn work around with often very short notice and they're good at proactively reaching out with concerns."
Work highlights
Shakespeare Martineau assisted the National Grid with the development of services to restore the network in the unlikely event of a total or partial shutdown of the national electricity transmission system.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Whitehead advises on a range of power sector mandates, including commercial and operational aspects of significant interconnector projects. He also assists with regulatory issues and M&A transactions in the sector. He is head of the firm's energy practice. "Andrew is a pleasure to work with. He is good at proactively reaching out and raising areas of concern when appropriate."
