Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised the shareholders of Balance Power Projects Limited on the purchase of the business by InfraVia Capital Partners (“Infravia”).
Balance Power Projects Limited (“Balance”) is a UK‑based developer specialising in the development of battery energy storage projects. With a proven track record of 39 projects successfully delivered and a development pipeline exceeding 1.4GW of battery storage capacity, Balance is a leading developer in the UK energy storage sector.
As part of the transaction, InfraVia also acquired a majority stake in Mercia Power Response (“Mercia”). InfraVia will combine Balance and Mercia into a new entity, Supernova Power, creating an integrated storage and flexible power platform supporting the UK energy system and accelerating the energy transition. The combined platform brings together two complementary businesses with strong development pipelines and operational capabilities.
The transaction required a coordinated, multi‑disciplinary team and close collaboration across Burges Salmon’s Bristol, London and Edinburgh offices. Teams from Corporate, Real Estate (English and Scottish), Banking (English and Scottish), Employment and Tax worked together to support the shareholders of Balance throughout the process.
Commenting on the deal, Phil Thompson, founder of Balance Power says: “This transaction represents an important next step for Balance Power. Through the merger with Mercia Power Response and partnership with InfraVia, we have the opportunity to significantly accelerate our growth and impact on the energy transition. We are grateful to the Burges Salmon team for their collaborative, pragmatic approach throughout this complex transaction. Burges Salmon’s long-term support of Balance Power has been instrumental in reaching this exciting next chapter”
Jonathan Eves, Partner in the Corporate and M&A team at Burges Salmon adds: “We were pleased to support the Balance Power shareholders on a complex, cross‑disciplinary transaction. The creation of Supernova Power provides a strong platform for growth in battery storage and flexible power, supporting system resilience and the transition to a lower‑carbon energy mix.”
Burges Salmon’s award-winning energy lawyers are at the cutting edge of the sector, helping clients to deliver groundbreaking projects and operate successful businesses across the renewables, water, nuclear, fusion, hydrogen, energy storage, energy distribution, clean heat, water and waste sectors. From regulatory insight to delivering key project rights and high-profile M&A and financings, Burges Salmon offers deep sector knowledge and expert advice throughout the entire life cycle of a project. Experts across the firm work closely together, and this multidisciplinary approach allows Burges Salmon to view complex energy projects from all angles and provide tailored, commercially focused solutions for clients.
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