Paul Green

Paul Green is a highly experienced construction and engineering partner with a focus on the nuclear sector, major infrastructure and energy generation projects.

As well as drafting project specific bespoke EPC and O&M contracts, Paul is familiar with the standard forms of contract used as the base for large energy and infrastructure projects, including FIDIC, IChemE, NEC and MF/1.

As the UK head of Gowling WLG's Nuclear Sector team, Paul advises technology vendors, governments, regulators, developers and operators across the full lifecycle of nuclear projects, from new build and advanced technologies to decommissioning and waste management and is at the vanguard of small modular reactor development.

With deep technical insight and global experience, Paul helps clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks and deliver safe, secure and innovative nuclear solutions. Away from nuclear, Paul has specific knowledge in all forms of renewable energy infrastructure including wind (on and off-shore), solar, biomass and energy from waste. His experience extends to traditional power generation and CCGT plants.

Paul can assist experienced players, but also parties entering these sectors for the first time to fully understand the unique risks involved and how to manage them. He regularly advises on multi-billion "mega" projects such as the first SMR development projects in North America and Europe and the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) road/tunnel project. He also advised on the 175 turbine London Array offshore wind farm.

Time is usually money on construction and engineering projects. Delays in commencing works can cost all parties, but the risks in proceeding without proper documentation in place are significant. Paul's extensive knowledge of the industry, its risks and commercial norms, mean that he can help all parties to agree robust but fair contracts and ancillary documents, so they can concentrate on getting their projects underway.

Paul enjoys the fact that his work involves creating something tangible, whether it is a cutting edge new nuclear energy project, new wind farm, a football stadium, school, hospital or a highway. He never loses sight of the overall objective – that all parties to the contracts he advises on have the same ultimate aim, which is to see something built.

Paul is primarily based in Gowling WLG's Birmingham and London offices, but his work is highly international. He has undertaken projects in Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Sweden and spent two years based in the firm's Dubai office.