Sebastian specialises in dispute resolution and the provision of strategic project advice in connection with major construction and power projects globally.
He has worked out of London and Paris, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. Sebastian works extensively within the renewable energy sector, including wind (offshore and onshore) and solar (PV and CSP), most recently returning from secondment as Deputy Head of Legal to Codling Wind Park, a 1.3 GW development phase offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Sebastian combines a litigator's perspective on resolving risks with practical real time advice as project counsel to deliver strategic, focused and commercial client service throughout the project lifecycle. This skillset is complimented by significant time in-house gained as a trainee to BP, and post qualification with Scottish Power Renewables, Octopus Energy Generation and Fred. Olsen Seawind.
He has specialist knowledge of the energy sector, in particular offshore wind, with extensive experience of the FIDIC, NEC and LOGIC forms of contract. Sebastian has experience of interim and final hearings as well as project phase advisory and pre-action work, supporting clients on site as required. In the infrastructure sector, he has worked on a wide variety of projects, including railways, pipelines, roads, hospitals and transmission lines.
Recent work includes advising Fred. Olsen Seawind, Octopus Energy, RWE Generation PLC, Foresight Group and Balfour Beatty.
On the disputes side, Sebastian Bottard is a key name, particularly with regard to energy sector cases.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
I have worked in the energy and infrastructure sectors for the past 14 years, within private practice and in-house.
My time in-house has been split across both broad and highly specialised in-house roles, all within leading international energy companies (BP, Scottish Power Renewables, Octopus Energy and Fred. Olsen Seawind).
The insights from these roles have shaped my understanding of the markets our clients operate in and the challenges they face, particularly in delivering energy transition projects. I relish combining this wholistic understanding of project delivery with my background as a contentious lawyer to work side by side with our clients to identify, manage, avoid and resolve risks as efficiently as possible.
Fred. Olsen Seawind
Acting as Deputy Head of Legal to Codling Wind Park Limited in a shareholder capacity to support the delivery of a 1.3 GW development phase offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Tier 1 contractor
Acting as project counsel in the delivery of a major new nuclear project across marine and tunnelling works.
Energy investor
Advising in connection with a wake loss settlement agreement for a major offshore wind farm.
Renewable energy developer
Acting as project counsel during the construction phase of a 50MW onshore wind farm and subsequent dispute resolution under the BOP and TSA contracts.
Owner/Investor
Acting for various SPV owners and the ultimate portfolio owner of numerous solar sites in claims against the EPC contractor for performance liquidated damages.
Funder
Acting for an institutional investor following the insolvency of the building contractor to recover sums due under a bond in connection with a mixed use development.
Employer
Acting for a major energy company in respect of claims arising from the demolition of a power plant.
