Law firm reappointed by National Grid

Shakespeare Martineau has been reappointed to the National Grid’s panel of legal advisers, the law firm has announced.

The company, which has offices in Birmingham, has secured one of 10 available spots on the panel, which has slimmed down from 12.

The appointment will run for three years with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

Andrew Whitehead, partner and head of energy at Shakespeare Martineau, said: “National Grid is at the forefront of a UK energy sector which continues to evolve and transform, driven by decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation.

“At a time of rapid technological advances and economic and political change, it’s such a privilege to have the opportunity to continue working alongside National Grid’s team to provide forward-thinking and pragmatic legal advice which helps them achieve their goals.

“As our clients adapt to change, so we do, and this is therefore a time when we’ve been investing in both people and technology, so we remain aligned to our energy clients and responsive to the new challenges ahead. Our core energy team is complemented by a diverse range of specialists from across the firm all focussed on the sector, including construction, property, dispute resolution and commercial lawyers: as National Grid’s work evolves, we’re able to evolve alongside them every step of the way.”