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WBD advises Teesside ’ s latest worldclass inward investor
Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson ( WBD ) has advised SeAH Wind on a deal to supply turbine foundations for the Hornsea 3 wind farm – the first contract awarded to the newly invested Teesside factory .
The deal will contribute to ramping up SeAH ’ s vast new site being built at Teesworks and represents the single largest offshore wind foundations order secured by any UK company so far .
SeAH will supply monopile foundations to be used by Danish offshore wind developer Orsted at the world ’ s largest offshore wind farm , Hornsea 3 , located in the North Sea , approximately 120 km off the Norfolk coast and 160 km off the Yorkshire coast . Work will begin in quarter two of 2025 , with the last monopiles expected to be completed a year later .
A team from WBD ’ s construction and engineering department , led by senior counsel Stephen Hands and partner Vicky McCombe , advised SeAH in relation to the contract .
Peter Snaith , head of WBD ’ s Teesside practice and manufacturing sector team , said : “ We are delighted to have advised SeAH Wind on this monumental deal .
“ It demonstrates increased confidence in UK renewables and supports our belief that Teesside is a prime location for inward investors across a range of industries , enabling the North-East to play a leading role in the UK ’ s energy transition progress .”
David Jack , sales and business development team manager at SeAH Wind , said : “ We ’ re very grateful to Stephen , Vicky and the rest of the WBD team for all their hard work and commitment to this project . Their ability to advise us on the many complex issues in this transaction in an approachable and straightforward manner throughout was incredibly helpful .”
Ranking in the UK ’ s top 20 , WBD supports clients with their regional , national and international growth strategies .
WBD is continuing to advise SeAH Wind on its expansion in Teesside . The
Progress – WBD ’ s Peter Snaith says SeAH Wind ’ s Teesworks deal supports the firm ’ s confidence in Teesside as a prime location for investors .
firm ’ s team has a unique blend of related expertise and local knowledge to support inward investors expanding on Teesside .
Visit womblebonddickinson . com / uk / insights / news for further information , including WBD ’ s recent report , “ UK has head start in leading global energy transition ”.
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