Legal Advice for Sustainable Transport Infreastructure
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Supporting the transition to cleaner, smarter transport systems
The shift to low-emission transport is reshaping how people move through towns, cities and commercial centres. Electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and integrated transport hubs are now central to local authority strategies, commercial development and Net Zero commitments. Delivering this infrastructure successfully requires careful coordination of energy, transport, planning and regulatory considerations.
We work with local authorities and broader public sector to support on sustainable transport projects. We also support vehicle manufacturers and their supply chains, financial services suppliers, fleet operators and infrastructure providers on innovations across the supply chain to deliver cleaner, more efficient transport systems, including EV charging, energy and grid integration and hydrogen-enabled transport.
Practical legal support from strategy to delivery
- Clear strategic planning: We help you understand how transport decarbonisation policy, Net Zero direction and wider market conditions affect your project, supporting decisions that remain viable as mandates, funding and delivery expectations evolve.
- Joined-up regulatory and energy advice: Sustainable transport projects increasingly sit across energy, transport and financial services regulation. We provide clear, joined-up advice on compliance, funding structures, power connections and consumer considerations, reducing regulatory risk.
- Relevant experience: We advised a major energy supplier on retrofit, consumer credit and hire arrangements, drafting regulated and exempt consumer contracts.
- Commercially grounded delivery models: We support the structuring of agreements that reflect how transport infrastructure is funded, owned and operated, protecting long-term value while enabling flexibility.
- Practical project support: From site selection and land access to construction and operational issues, and from commercialisation of new technologies to contract development across asset leasing and related agreements, our multi-disciplinary team works alongside you to keep projects moving.
Working with you to deliver sustainable transport infrastructure
Whether you are rolling out EV charging, developing a transport hub or embedding low-emission transport into a wider scheme, we provide clear, practical support shaped around your objectives. Our aim is to help you deliver sustainable transport infrastructure that works today and is ready for the future.
Expertise across sustainable transport infrastructure
EV charging infrastructure
We advise on the delivery of EV charging infrastructure across public and private sites, including residential developments, workplaces, retail parks and transport hubs. Our support covers land rights, grid connections, commercial agreements, procurement models and operational arrangements.
Transport decarbonisation strategies
We support clients implementing transport decarbonisation initiatives in a complex and evolving policy environment. Our advice considers Net Zero commitments, funding mechanisms and the increasing overlap between energy regulation, finance and ESG requirements, helping projects remain compliant and investable.
Battery manufacturing and R&D
Sustainable transport policy plays into the UK’s industrial strategy, including the development of manufacturing facilities to support vehicle electrification. We have proven experience advising on site acquisition, grid connection and construction aspects associated with new UK manufacturing and research facilities.
Local authority and commercial hubs
We work with local authorities, developers and operators on transport hubs and multi-use sites, supporting partnership structures, governance arrangements and long-term operational models that serve both public and commercial objectives.
Why choose Shakespeare Martineau?
- Our team offer prompt and professional service, whether through in-person meetings or virtual consultations, you can trust that our advice will be timely and professional, helping you feel confident in your legal matters, every step of the way
- We provide advice that is not only pragmatic and quick but also easy to understand. Every lawyer in our firm is approachable, helpful, and committed to offering reliable legal solutions, making the process straightforward for clients
- Our clear and easily understandable approach has kept clients coming back for years, knowing they can depend on us for comprehensive legal support time and time again
- Our clients regularly highlight the exceptional expertise and professionalism of our lawyers. Our team cares deeply about every aspect of your case, ensuring you receive a thorough and attentive service
What sets our sustainable transport expertise apart
Understanding of transport and energy infrastructure
Our team brings experience across transport, energy and planning, helping ensure sustainable transport projects are aligned across disciplines.
Support from concept to operation
From early feasibility and funding through to construction and ongoing use, we provide consistent, joined-up advice.
Clear guidance in a changing transport landscape
We help you make sense of evolving transport decarbonisation policies and emerging regulations, so you can plan with confidence. Our advice ensures your projects remain compliant, fundable, and resilient, whatever the future brings.
Commercially realistic advice
Our approach reflects the practical realities of delivering transport infrastructure that is viable, fundable and adaptable over time.
Collaborative, solutions-focused approach
We focus on progress, problem-solving and constructive engagement with stakeholders to help projects succeed.
Meet our sustainable transport team
Andrew Whitehead
Partner & Head of Energy
James Hawkeswood
Partner & Head of Corporate
Selina Hinchliffe
Partner & Head of Commercial Services
Eddie Flanagan
Partner
James Woolstenhulme
Partner
Peter Dilks
Partner
Tim Speed
Partner
Bhikhu Samat
Legal Director
Matthew Harris
Legal Director
Nicola Lediard
Legal Director
Sarah Evans
Senior Associate
Gabriella Norton
Solicitor
Georgia Spyrou
Solicitor
Kristine Malok
Solicitor
Charley Feenan
Chartered Legal Executive
Building a responsible business
Our commitment to sustainability and social impact
We are an accredited B Corporation that is committed to driving positive change in our communities, minimising our impact on the environment, and ensuring an all inclusive diverse and supportive culture for our people.
Wherever you are on your journey, our sustainable transport specialists are here to answer any questions you might have
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