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Stephenson Harwood said in an announcement on its website on 2 November 2026 that Corporate Partner Matthew Bodfield has joined the firm’s Energy Transition and Infrastructure practice in London. He moves from Osborne Clarke, where he held a partner role.
Key points
- The firm said Mr Bodfield has spent 20 years advising clients across the energy transition and infrastructure sectors, the firm said.
- His work covers renewable power such as solar, onshore wind and hydro, alongside wider transition assets including battery storage, EV infrastructure, grid stability and heat pumps, according to the firm.
- The firm said he acts for investors, developers and energy supply companies on deals spanning acquisitions, disposals, investments, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, with a focus on early-stage asset purchases and developer platforms.
- The firm described Energy Transition and Infrastructure as one of five areas it has identified as a strategic priority.
Leadership comment
Jonathan Cripps, Head of Energy Transition and Infrastructure at Stephenson Harwood, said: “The UK’s energy transition is fuelling unprecedented growth in renewables, with generation capacity expected to triple over the next decade, compared to the last 15 years.” He added that rising demand linked to artificial intelligence, data centres and new infrastructure was creating further opportunities, and said Mr Bodfield’s grounding in blended investment approaches would support clients moving into a wider mix of assets at earlier project stages.
Tom Nicholls, Head of Corporate at Stephenson Harwood, said: “Matthew brings an established practice and deep energy sector expertise that will strengthen our Corporate team and broaden its sector reach.” He said Mr Bodfield’s specialism in energy mergers and acquisitions, paired with the firm’s existing sector contacts, would help build growth and longer-term advisory relationships with institutional clients.
Practice remit
The firm said its Energy Transition and Infrastructure team advises on offshore and onshore wind, solar and biomass projects. It also covers energy-from-waste, battery storage, biofuels, hydrogen, nuclear, marine power and cleantech work.