Navigating Energy Sector Developments with Norton Rose Fulbright Counsel Amy Armitage
Legal News: Norton Rose Fulbright Counsel Amy Armitage Discusses Work in Dispute Resolution Team and Energy Sector Developments
Norton Rose Fulbright Counsel Amy Armitage is making waves in the firm’s busy dispute resolution team, specializing in infrastructure disputes. With a focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors, Amy’s journey from associate to Counsel has been marked by her passion for working on contentious matters.
In a recent interview, Amy shared her shift towards renewable energy disputes, citing the energy transition and rapid scale of renewable energy investment as key drivers. She highlighted the variety of work and clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors, emphasizing the complexity of large infrastructure disputes and the importance of effective collaboration and project management.
When asked about the main challenges faced by clients in the energy sector, Amy pointed to the capital-intensive nature of renewable energy projects, the involvement of multiple parties from various jurisdictions, and the potential for disputes arising from new technologies and supply chain disruptions.
Amy also discussed the role of lawyers in helping clients invest in the green energy space, highlighting the importance of providing ongoing project advice and disputes avoidance support. She stressed the need for detailed and comprehensive contracts to navigate risks in green energy projects effectively.
For aspiring green energy solicitors, Amy offered valuable tips, including staying up to date with government and EU policy changes in the energy space and focusing on climate change litigation as a growing area of opportunity. She also emphasized the importance of curiosity, proactivity, and resilience for aspiring solicitors in the energy sector.
With over 13 years at Norton Rose Fulbright, Amy attributes her long tenure to the firm’s supportive culture, diverse team, and collaborative approach to problem-solving. She highlighted the importance of open communication and encouraged aspiring solicitors to maintain a curious mind and resilient attitude in the face of long-running cases.
Amy’s insights and experience will be showcased at the upcoming virtual student event, ‘Energy in transition — with Norton Rose Fulbright’, where she will share her expertise with aspiring solicitors in the energy sector. Applications for Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2023 winter vacation scheme are now open, offering aspiring solicitors the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the firm’s dynamic dispute resolution team.
Stay tuned for more updates on Amy Armitage’s work in the energy sector and her contributions to Norton Rose Fulbright’s dispute resolution team.