Clyde & Co strengthens energy transition and construction offering with hire of Suriya Ashok

Global law firm Clyde & Co today announces the appointment of Suriya Ashok as a Partner in its Energy, Projects & Construction practice, based in Bristol, as part of the firm's continued investment in its global energy transition offering.

Suriya joins from Freeths LLP, where she built a specialist practice advising clients on the construction and delivery of renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar energy and wider energy transition infrastructure. Her experience ranges from mainstream infrastructure, construction and commercial development work to renewable energy (solar and battery storage) and waste projects. Suriya acts for owner/operators and funders as well as utility companies and waste operators. Her advice covers complex construction and engineering contracts, operations and maintenance contracts, appointments, and associated security documentation.

Recognised for her expertise in the rapidly evolving battery storage market, Suriya advises clients across the lifecycle of energy projects and is particularly known for her work supporting utility-scale battery projects throughout the UK and Europe. She also has specialist expertise in climate contracting and helping clients embed sustainability and climate ambitions into contractual arrangements.

Steve Cannon, Partner and UK Co-Head Energy & Construction at Clyde & Co, said:

"The energy transition continues to drive significant demand for specialist legal advice across the construction and projects sector. Suriya brings a combination of deep technical construction expertise, strong commercial judgement and a proven ability to build trusted client relationships in the renewable energy market. Her expertise in battery storage and wider clean energy infrastructure will strengthen our Energy, Projects & Construction practice as we continue to support clients navigating increasingly complex energy transition projects."  

Suriya Ashok said:

"Joining Clyde & Co’s Energy, Projects & Construction team provides a strong platform to collaborate with colleagues across the firm’s international network and support clients on complex energy transition projects.

"The global transition to cleaner energy sources continues to create significant opportunities and challenges for developers, investors and other market participants.

Clyde & Co's international platform, collaborative culture and strength across construction, energy and infrastructure make it an ideal environment to continue developing my practice and supporting clients on some of their most important projects." 

Clyde & Co’s global energy practice advises developers, investors, financial institutions, governments and contractors across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects. The multidisciplinary team brings together transactional, regulatory, projects, construction and disputes expertise to support clients across both established and emerging energy markets.