A&O Shearman leverages its transactional strength in cross-border projects across the traditional power, nuclear and renewables sectors. The team is led by Troy Edwards, who advises on the development of privately and publicly financed energy and infrastructure projects; Jocelyn Land, who specialises in infrastructure privatisations, acquisitions and refinancings; and Lorraine Bayliss, who assists export credit agencies in facilitating energy projects. Michael Diosi focuses on the energy transition, particularly hydrogen and the battery mineral value chain, while Chris Andrew acts for financiers and sponsors on conventional and low-carbon power projects. Xue Wang, who arrived from the firm’s Tokyo office in May 2024, and Alex Chenery bring experience advising both sponsors and lenders on major projects.

Recognised for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the sector’, Ashurst advises on the full array of national and cross-border energy projects, acting on project finance, development, transactions and regulatory mandates regarding high-value conventional generation, peaker, nuclear, battery storage and interconnector projects. The ‘impactful’ team also supports procurers, sponsors, lenders and contractors in dispute resolution. The practice is led by Michael Burns, who is experienced in M&A, capital raises and joint ventures in conventional energy and the energy transition. Sonny Udovicic is noted for her work in complex energy project financing structures, acting for financiers, borrowers and sponsors. Gaby Jones has expertise across project development and M&A in the UK and Nordics, while Katie Williams advises on transactions spanning project development, financing and M&A. Quentin Robinson supports clients across the full project and asset lifecycle in the energy transition sector.

Clifford Chance LLP leverages its ‘deep expertise’ in conventional and nuclear power to advise on national and cross-border project development, finance and transactional mandates. The ‘dedicated’ team is led by Clare Burgess, an expert in sustainable finance for energy transition projects, and Nicholas Hughes, who advises investors on clean energy infrastructure assets. John Wilkins is a ‘first-class adviser’ on commercial, corporate and financing matters across power, CCS and the energy transition, with a focus on high-profile nuclear initiatives. Edward Bretherton advises on the procurement, construction and O&M aspects of energy projects, while Praveen Jagadish specialises in low-carbon energy generation assets, covering commercial, financing and M&A matters.

CMS advises utilities, suppliers, and global investors across the full spectrum of energy matters, including transactions, projects, regulatory matters, and disputes. The firm is well-placed to advise on grid connection issues, interconnector and nuclear projects, market reforms and emerging technologies such as batteries, carbon capture usage and storage, and hydrogen projects. Practice head Munir Hassan handles national and international M&A, project financing and disputes across the power segment. Dalia Majumder-Russell advises developers, investors and governments on complex power and renewable projects, specialising in CCUS and hydrogen. Thomas Forman handles transactional, regulatory and commercial matters, while Michael Carroll focuses on asset M&A and joint ventures.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP advises key industry players, financial investors and private equity clients on high-profile financings and M&A transactions at the national and international level. The firm’s expertise spans conventional generation projects, nuclear new-builds and emerging technologies, including battery storage, carbon-abated generation and hydrogen. The team is also experienced in disputes, project structuring and development. Global energy head Lewis McDonald has extensive experience across power, renewables, oil and gas, and LNG in developed and emerging markets. The UK practice is jointly led by regulatory expert Silke Goldberg, a leader in interconnectors and cable projects; Matthew Job, who advises on project finance in power and infrastructure; and Sarah Pollock, who focuses on acquisitions and project development.

The energy and infrastructure team at Linklaters LLP advises across the whole project lifecycle, from M&A and project development to financing, regulatory and procurement matters. The firm is at the forefront of key and emerging energy technologies, including battery storage, nuclear, and interconnector projects. Practice head Daniel Tyrer specialises in project development, finance and private equity transactions across EMEA and the CIS. Jeremy Gewirtz handles high-profile transactions, including equity investments and project financing, as well as regulatory investigations. Charlotte Morgan is highly experienced in project finance transactions and infrastructure projects, leading the firm’s UK Government offering on energy regulatory matters and interconnectors, transmission and CCUS projects. Maryam Adamji advises on power and nuclear project mandates, with a focus on low-carbon energy. James McLaren retired in April 2024.

Multinationals, banks, developers, investors and governments trust Norton Rose Fulbright’s ‘excellent’ energy and natural resources team for advice throughout the lifecycle of energy projects, including transactions, financing and disputes. Practice head Robert Marsh specialises in project finance in the renewable and net-zero spaces, and demonstrates an increasing practice in CCUS, hydrogen and energy storage mandates. Charles Whitney and Chris Down are recognised for their project financing work in emerging markets, with a notable track record in the Middle East and Central Asia. Laura Kiwelu focuses on energy transition and low-carbon projects in Africa, while Susanna Rogers specialises in competition and regulatory matters concerning electricity and gas transmission and distribution. Ben Carrozzi relocated to the firm's Singapore office.

Addleshaw Goddard leverages its ‘wide-reaching industry knowledge’ to advise energy clients on M&A, project finance and development in the power generation, transmission and storage spaces. The team advises on emerging technologies and innovative projects involving complex regulatory matters, and has strong cross-border capabilities. The team is jointly led by Rory Connor, who advises corporate clients, sponsors, banks and strategic finance institutions on transactional work related to projects, with a focus on multi-source financings and asset-based M&A, Richard Goodfellow, who leads on large energy infrastructure projects, Matthew Williams, who advises on energy transition transactions and a broad range of commercial, financial, corporate and regulatory issues, and Glasgow-based Sarah Baillie, who is experienced in planning and infrastructure matters. Karen Rowe specialises in M&A, regulatory advice and project development, with expertise in low-carbon and energy transition mandates. Paul Jones is no longer at the firm.

Pinsent Masons LLP‘s energy team is a ‘go-to’ advisor for significant transactional, project finance, regulatory, M&A, strategy and dispute resolution mandates. The team’s expertise includes nuclear initiatives, carbon capture and storage, battery energy storage and energy from waste projects. Practice head Julia Maguire is a construction specialist, advising on energy project procurement and contracting strategy. Pete Feehan, who leads the global cleantech market team, focuses on digitalisation, sustainable solutions and net-zero objectives. James Cameron joined in September 2024 from Fenwick Elliott LLP, bringing experience in construction litigation. Katharine Davies retired from the practice.

Slaughter and May is well-positioned to advise on both conventional power and energy transition mandates, including M&A, financing, regulatory, construction and procurement advice concerning the full spectrum of energy assets. The ‘technically capable’ practice is led by Michael Corbett, who focuses on nuclear and green energy transactions, and Hywel Davies, who advises on project and financing matters for hydrogen, nuclear and carbon capture assets. Oly Moir is recognised for his ‘high-quality and pragmatic advice’ across project development, private M&A, JVs and regulatory issues. Richard Todd is noted for his ‘outstanding advice’ regarding infrastructure projects, while Daniel Mewton adds strength in transactional work, dispute resolution and commercial contracts.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner assists on major power sector projects spanning across both established and emerging technologies, including renewables, gas, battery storage, data centre and energy-from-waste projects. The team’s core recent advice includes project development, financing and construction matters for power infrastructure projects. Practice head Mark Richards specialises in finance transactions and M&A in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Adam Dann and Helen Miller focus on commercial and corporate energy matters, while Kevin Atkins brings expertise in corporate and financing transactions in the traditional energy sector. Matthew Daffurn advises on complex deals across power, renewables and alternative energy.

Burges Salmon LLP is a trusted advisor in significant nuclear projects and developments in the UK and internationally. The firm also offers extensive expertise in regulatory and project development matters across carbon capture, usage and storage, hydrogen, battery storage, and gas-fired flexible power stations. The practice is jointly led by Ian Salter and James Phillips; Salter is a leading nuclear expert, while Phillips advises developers, investors and utilities on a wide range of commercial and regulatory issues. Ian Truman brings in-depth knowledge of international and UK nuclear law.

Dentons‘ projects team is recognised for its regulatory expertise and broad experience across the conventional, renewable and alternative energy sectors, both in the UK and internationally. The firm is a trusted advisor to government and public sector bodies on the energy market reform and also advises private sector clients on regulatory, project financing, development and energy trading matters. The ‘proactive and hands-on team’ is co-led by Charles Wood, who focuses on market reform and regulation, commercial contracts and project development, and John Inglis, a specialist in international project finance in emerging markets. Claudia Thomas and Graham Richmond are further key contacts.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher brings ‘specialised knowledge’ in the energy sector, advising across complex UK and international transactional and projects mandates. Leading energy clients, state-owned companies and emerging players also trust the team for international arbitration. Key names to note include Alice Brogi and Federico Fruhbeck focus on private equity transactions. Ben Shorten and Trinh Chubbock bring expertise across project financing and development, M&A and commercial contracts. William McDonald joined from Jones Day in December 2024, bolstering the team’s offering in renewable energy and energy storage M&A.

Howard Kennedy LLP's energy team represents a range of sector clients, including utilities, project developers and industrial consumers, on transactions involving carbon credits and battery storage projects. The firm is also well-equipped to handle arbitration and claims stemming from project-related contractual breaches. New practice head Kieran Stone, who joined from Locke Lord in August 2024, focuses on equity and capital markets, advising issuers and advisers on energy and natural resources transactions. Duncan Bagshaw specialises in international arbitration and litigation, particularly in upstream electricity generation and supply and renewable energy. Jonathan Cohen left the firm in January 2025.

Lux Nova Partners Limited leverages its ‘deep expertise and experience’ to advise on complex project development and construction, financing, M&A, dispute resolution and regulation. The clean energy boutique is jointly led by the ‘exceptional’ Tom Bainbridge and ‘incredibly pragmatic’ Sandy Abrahams, who focus on decentralised energy and district heating; Nikola Zahariev, who provides ‘innovative solutions’ across energy finance, PPAs and project development; and David Short, a specialist in electricity routes to market. Construction and O&M-focused Robert Blundell joined in June 2024, while Henry Vane arrived from Macfarlanes LLP in February 2025, bringing expertise in environmental land issues. Louisa Cilenti  is a key contact on the commercialisation of low-carbon projects. Lindsay Edwards departed in October 2024.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP’s ‘dynamic, approachable and commercially astute’ energy and infrastructure team advises utilities, investors, sponsors and developers on matters involving power generation, transmission and infrastructure assets globally. The team has particular strength in clean energy and nuclear project finance, M&A and PPAs. Practice head Evan Stergoulis is experienced in financing, development, acquisitions and disposals across the energy segment. Ravinder Sandhu is a specialist in wind power and OFTO disposal, while Albert Yu is recognised for his ‘profound understanding’ of the sector and his work on project finance and development as well as joint ventures and M&A. Adam Smith specialises in finance and M&A matters. Jon Thursby arrived from the firm’s Singapore office in September 2024.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP leverages its ‘powerful’ cross-border expertise to deliver ‘tailored’ advice on project development, financing, M&A, and disputes spanning conventional power assets, grid infrastructure and transition fuels. Global energy head Henry Stewart brings extensive finance, commercial and corporate experience. The ‘excellent’ Daisy East specialises in project financing transactions in the sector, acting for sponsors and lenders. Julian Nichol specialises in gas- and coal-fired plant development and limited-recourse financings, while Jennifer Charles is active in UK battery storage project financing.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s energy group has strong credentials in renewables and the energy transition, with capacity across M&A, financing, regulation, planning, construction and dispute resolution. The ‘dedicated’ team, led by corporate lawyer Jubilee Easo, is also experienced in route-to-market arrangements, nuclear and battery energy storage projects. Kiran Arora and Simon Davies are vastly knowledgeable in clean energy transactions, project development and regulation. Robert Broom brings expertise in the national electricity market and its regulatory framework, advising on commercial contracts.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advises on the full array of power projects, including development, construction, financing and M&A mandates, as well as regulatory issues and disputes. Co-led by Jason Parker and Maurice Kenton, the team is particularly active in the Middle East and Africa. The group expanded significantly in 2024 with the arrival of eight partners, including Dimitri Papaefstratiou, Simon Collier and Ayesha Waheed, who bring expertise across project finance, development and M&A.

King & Spalding LLP provides ‘focused, constructive’ advice in cross-border transactions, disputes and project development mandates involving power, renewable and low-carbon energy projects. The team is led by Dan Feldman and Kelly Malone, who act across the energy value chain in large-scale project development, financing, construction and M&A. Daniel Giemajner and Matt Hardwick joined from Akin in January 2025, bolstering the firm’s offering in project finance and contract structuring, respectively. Nikhil Markanday departed the firm.

The ‘results-focused’ energy, infrastructure and natural resources team at Prospect Law Ltd is well-equipped to advise on renewable and nuclear power projects, as well as on infrastructure work encompassing planning, environmental, property, commercial and regulatory matters. Jointly leading the practice are Edward de la Billiere and Edmund Robb, who are praised for their non-contentious and contentious skills, respectively.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s ‘proactive’ team advises distributors, operators, suppliers, developers and investors in project structuring, energy regulation, trading and commercial agreements across the energy sector. Practice head Andrew Whitehead is a specialist in energy regulatory issues and contracts. Mark Bartholomew is an expert in mandates concerning interconnectors, energy trading, PPAs and routes-to-market, while Sushma Maharaj focuses on regulatory and market structures in the renewables and low-carbon power space.

Projects boutique Trinity International LLP specialises in finance and development across the power and infrastructure sector, with a focus on emerging markets, particularly Africa. The team is co-led by Paul Biggs, who is noted for his work on independent power projects in Africa; the ‘standout’ Simon Norris, who is experienced in structuring, development, financing and M&A, renewables specialist Kaushik Ray, and corporate lawyers Conrad Marais and Hugh Naylor. James Dingley joined from Omnia Strategy LLP in February 2025, bringing expertise in sector disputes, notably international commercial and investment treaty arbitration.

Latham & Watkins offers strong capabilities advising on transactions within the power, alternative energy and renewables segments, including M&A, project finance and development, and joint ventures. The firm also advises on a range of matters involving transmission and distribution, nuclear power generation and energy and battery storage assets. Conrad Andersen handles all aspects of infrastructure and energy acquisitions and financings, while Beatrice Lo specialises in complex corporate transactions.

Particularly focused on nuclear energy assets, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP leverages its ‘forward-thinking approach’ to energy projects and transactions in both emerging and major markets. Practice head Gavin Watson is recognised for his ‘technical depth’ in corporate and commercial transactions and energy project development and financing. Vincent Zabielski and Elina Teplinsky, who splits her time between London and Washington DC, are noted for their international nuclear expertise.

Squire Patton Boggs‘ energy team handles transactional, project development and financing, regulatory matters and disputes across the power, renewables and energy transition sectors. Practice head Trevor Ingle advises utilities, funds, developers, start-ups and multinationals on a range of matters concerning renewable infrastructure, conventional generation, nuclear and cleantech assets.

Stephenson Harwood advises on complex nuclear projects spanning planning, financing, corporate, construction, operation, decommissioning and disposal mandates. The firm also demonstrates a growing practice of M&A, funds, and policy work in the nuclear space. The team is led by Jonathan Cripps, who is experienced in energy transition and infrastructure projects, and Kirsti Massie, who joined from Mayer Brown International LLP in January 2025 and brings expertise in project development and asset optimisation. October 2025 saw Bird & Bird LLP's John Danahy join the firm, adding expertise in both the construction and decommissioning of nuclear power stations and other energy generation projects.