Catherine is a project finance lawyer with wide experience of major projects including public private partnerships and the private finance initiative. Catherine has worked in a variety of sectors ranging from defence to education, but in recent years has focused on energy.
"I am fascinated by the energy sector. It is probably the fastest growing area of the economy with numerous organisations looking to capitalise on the opportunities that the climate change and renewable energy agendas are presenting. The market is massive with everyone affected to some extent whether personally or in their business and real strides are needed to meet the Government’s goals. This means that established businesses are having to change and manage that change not only to avoid the “stick” of climate change legislation but to take advantage of the “carrots”. Sound opportunities also mean that he environment is right for the entrepreneur and for investors.
"The firm's expertise and focus in the energy sector has led me into many diverse aspects of energy related law and policy. Our impressive client base includes global utility companies interested in anything from carbon capture and storage, smart metering and smart grids to the obligation to pay towards energy efficiency measures; property owners and occupiers requiring advice on the low carbon agenda including zero carbon buildings and homes; developers who want to include energy savings measures and renewable generation to meet planning obligations or give them a competitive advantage; those seeking to take advantage of new financial incentive regimes by installing renewable generating or renewable heat equipment; renewable energy developers, particularly in the wind and biomass sectors; funders of renewable energy companies and projects; and clients eagerly looking to move into new areas such as electricity demand side management."
Catherine's expertise in project finance is recognised in the Legal 500.