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Leadership - Peter Snaith is a partner and head of the firm ’ s manufacturing sector group and the Teesside office .
Experience – former general counsel at Sembcorp , Stephen Hands joined Womble Bond Dickinson ’ s team as senior counsel in February 2022 .
on a deal to supply turbine foundations for the Hornsea 3 wind farm through to working with the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group on numerous projects in the region .
We have an in-depth knowledge of many other sites in the region , including Wilton International and also on North Tees and , crucially , the network of infrastructure that connects those sites .
Our firm also boasts specialist construction and energy teams that have advised clients on Teesside and further afield .
We have particular expertise in the construction of industrial plants and , on the energy side , we are nationally recognised for the work we do in relation to commercial and regulatory issues affecting the development and operation of renewable energy projects .
Beyond our given technical legal expertise , what really adds value for clients is our ability to provide more than just legal advice .
Our in-depth knowledge of the key industrial sites and players in the region means we can help to steer projects and support businesses in unlocking any challenges they face .
It is inevitable that any energy transformation project on Teesside will require collaboration from multiple partners in order to succeed , whether that be from the supply chain or from the owners of infrastructure , assets or land .
For those investing in the region , we not only share our local experience and cross-sector knowledge , but also our connections and contacts .
With the breadth and length of experience within our team , we have a strong network of contacts and can make introductions to key decision makers , whether they be potential customers , site owners or intermediaries we trust and whom , like us , understand the region inside out .
We have strategic relationships with customs brokers , environmental and regulatory consultants , and energy procurement specialists who are all passionate about making Teesside succeed and are willing to share their expertise with those who are new to the region .
As a firm , we recognise the importance Teesside plays in supporting our growth plans in key sectors , including manufacturing , renewable energy , digital , transport and local government .
We have recently affirmed our commitment to the region by expanding our office at the Wilton Centre , which is located at the heart of Teesside ’ s industry , within the freeport and a stone ’ s throw away from many of our clients .
The Wilton Centre is a perfect base from which we can continue to support the businesses we work with , drawing on our local knowledge as well as our national and international resources , to make , inform and influence decisions that benefit the region as a whole .
With so many groundbreaking developments and projects on Teesside , it ’ s an exciting time to be working with our energy clients and contacts , and we are committed to helping the business community to continue to unlock Teesside ’ s potential and ensure your energy projects succeed .
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