Retail Supply

Working to manage risk and maximise opportunities

Our team of specialists work with retail energy suppliers on a broad range of issues, giving market leading advice that can’t be rivalled

We’re proud to be legal advisors to a broad range of energy suppliers across the UK, ranging from smaller challenger brands through to established operators. We understand the retail energy supply market can be a complex environment, with suppliers and their customers facing a broad range of challenges and opportunities.

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts is here to help. With unrivalled experience in the sector, we offer you straight forward market-leading advice, at unbeatable value

"Working to manage risk and maximise opportunities, we advise suppliers on a wide range of areas, from wholesale trading and credit agreements, through to customer terms and conditions, metering and IT agreements, HR and data privacy issues, dealing with insolvent customers and debt recovery and, of course, regulatory compliance."

If you're an energy supplier, we're here to guide you through the intricacies of the GB retail supply market, helping you make the most of opportunities and overcome any challenges with ease.

Maintaining Cash Flow

We work with you to recover money due from your customers, taking into account any current market issues (COVID-19) and industry guidelines. You will receive tailored services to help you swiftly recover outstanding payments, whilst also protecting your reputation.

Managing Regulatory Change

Our regulatory specialists have many years’ experience in the retail supply industry. They are here to help you navigate the complexities of supply licence conditions and industry codes and agreements, keeping you one step ahead of any changes. In particular, we have extensive experience in dealing with SOLR and customer transfer mechanics.

Improving Market Share

Our experts work with suppliers to assess their opportunities and advise on the best option for them. Whatever the route you take, we have experts with the skills and technical capabilities to match your ambitions. In particular, we’re proud to have an M&A team with specialist experience in working with energy suppliers on some complex and novel transactions.

Developing New Technology

Our IT legal experts have significant experience in helping businesses across the energy sector deliver complex IT projects, including billing platforms and online customer portals. The team also advise on data protection matters, ensuring that whatever technology you adopt, you remain fully GDPR compliant.

We advise energy suppliers on the full range of compliance, commercial and contractual issues you might encounter

Industry Codes & Agreements
Customer & Supply Contracts
Regulatory Investigations & Interventions
Regulatory Compliance & Change

We're proud to be trusted legal advisors to many industry leaders

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Case Study

Robin Hood Energy

We advised Robin Hood Energy as part of a strategic review of the future of its business and on the resulting sale of its customer book as part of a market process.

Get in touch with our retail supply experts

In the unfortunate event a customer goes insolvent, our experts are here to help minimise the risk to your organisation. We also work with you prior to an expected insolvency, to ensure you’re as protected as possible

How can we help?

Our expert lawyers are ready to help you with a wide range of legal services, use the search below or call us on: 0330 024 0333

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