Law firm Freeths has established a new energy offering in the North with the appointment of Partner Deborah Harvey.
Joining from Osborne Clarke in London, where she led the firm’s international Energy Innovation Group, Deborah has over 14 years’ dedicated energy sector legal experience. Her practice focuses on clean energy transactions, agreements, and regulation. She is experienced in dealing with all forms of renewable energy generation technology.
She is particularly recognised for her experience of route to market arrangements, with her specialisms including asset optimisation and corporate power purchase agreements. She has a keen interest in energy innovation, which includes the role of data in energy and the interplay between energy and mobility – her practice includes the energy aspects of mobility projects, and she is currently acting for clients in this area of the sector. in this area of the sector. Deborah was recognised by the Legal 500 as a “Next Generation Partner” (2024 edition).
At Freeths, which has offices in Leeds and Sheffield, Deborah will look to further develop the firm’s energy offering and work with the national team to grow the practice in the North.
Freeths Managing Partner of the North John May, said: “Deborah’s appointment is key for our ongoing Freeths sector strategy as we continue to experience unprecedented growth in our Northern offices. I’m certain that her wealth of experience will help provide a vital offering for both new and existing clients. Deborah joins dozens of recent talent acquisitions for the firm in the last year since we expanded our office space in Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds.”
Deborah added: “I’m excited to have arrived at Freeths. With its enviable accelerated growth and impressive client list, the firm is the ideal environment for me to continue my work within the clean energy sector. Working alongside a talented group of lawyers with extensive experience of delivering energy projects, I believe I can make a real difference for my clients here.”
