Mark Bartholomew

Partner, Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Mark is an energy sector specialist and has advised sponsors, generators, financiers, network operators, retailers, governments and regulators on all aspects of their participation in the power sector. He has been advising in the GB energy sector since the restructuring and privatisation of the electricity supply industry in 1990 and has worked extensively overseas.

Mark has particular expertise in the commercial and regulatory framework for the trading of electricity and the operation of the network. He has advised generators, transmission companies, interconnectors and energy retailers on their participation in the market. His experience in the GB market spans from the Electricity Pool to NETA and BETTA. In more recent times, Mark has been involved in the implementation of EU Network Codes and Brexit-related issues.

His practice includes advising on the development and operation of generation plant, including renewable generation, electricity storage and ev charging.

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Project structure for renewable energy projects

Practice Notes

This Practice Note outlines a typical project structure for renewable energy projects. It covers the key contracts and parties, and highlights the differences in project documentation between different types of renewable energy projects. It was produced in partnership with Mark Bartholomew of Shakespeare Martineau LLP and Ian Griffiths of Mitie Energy.

Energy

Distribution network connection agreements—Checklist

Checklists

This Checklist highlights issues that commonly arise during the review of distribution grid connection agreements entered into between a generator and a licensed electricity distributor (DNOs).

Energy