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Burges Salmon guides EDF power solutions UK through portfolio expansion with new solar acquisition

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By Malcolm Donald
10 Jul 2025 2 min read

We have advised EDF power solutions UK (previously EDF Renewables) on its acquisition of the Gate Burton Energy Park project in Lincolnshire from Low Carbon.

Gate Burton is a consented 500MW project and, once operational, will be capable of delivering enough solar capacity to power approximately 160,000 homes while also providing critical flexibility to the grid through integrated battery storage. The acquisition strengthens EDF power solutions UK’s growing portfolio of nationally significant solar and storage projects and increases its support for the energy transition.

Burges Salmon’s Energy and Utilities sector group advised EDF power solutions UK, providing cross-disciplinary expertise on corporate, real estate, planning, energy, competition and tax matters. Leading on the transaction were partner Malcolm Donald, senior associate Niall Mackle and solicitor Jenny Purcell from the firm’s Corporate and M&A team.

“It has been a pleasure working with EDF power solutions UK on this milestone transaction which serves its vision to have 10GW of operational projects by 2035 and stands to benefit the environment and local communities. Our energy sector expertise, combined with our flexible cross-disciplinary capabilities, enabled us to support our client throughout every touchpoint of the transaction.”

Malcolm Donald, partner

“This is a great example of how we are scaling up solar and storage to meet the UK’s future energy needs — creating jobs, supporting local communities, and delivering clean, affordable power. We’re excited to bring this project into our growing portfolio and look forward to speaking with members of the local community throughout the next phase of the project prior to construction.”

Matthew Boulton, Director of Solar, Storage and Private Wire – EDF power solutions UK

Combining sector knowledge with corporate and M&A expertise, Burges Salmon provides tailored advice to support clients on complex transactions in the UK and internationally. The firm’s energy capabilities were recognised in Clean Energy Pipeline’s 2025 Legal League Tables with Burges Salmon ranked as the second most active law firm in clean energy M&A deals, in the top 10 Project Finance table and fifth in this year’s inaugural Influence Factor rankings.

Lawyers involved in the transaction, alongside Malcolm, Niall and Jenny, included: Euan Bremmer, Shalini Sykes, Emily McChesney and Katie Lewis (Real estate); Alex Minhinick and Iona Gatenby (Planning and compulsory purchase); James Phillips and Charlotte Robinson (Energy); Chris Worrall and Thomas Green (Competition); and Rishi Naidoo and Madeleine Chambers (Tax).

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