Sanna joined Birketts in March 2017 and is an Associate Solicitor within our specialist Utilities Team, based in our Ipswich office.

Sanna specialises in advising on land rights transactions for the installation of EV infrastructure. She collaborates with EV charge point operators, landowners, and statutory undertakers, providing essential guidance and legal support to navigate the complexities involved. Sanna is dedicated to delivering clear, concise, and practical legal advice. She focuses on achieving outcomes that align with her clients’ strategic and commercial objectives, specializing in negotiating leases, licences, agreements for lease, heads of terms, and option agreements for EV infrastructure transactions.

Her expertise in EV infrastructure transactions is complemented by her broader experience in the utilities sector. Sanna offers strategic advice and legal solutions to network providers, including leading Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), and gas transporters. Additionally, Sanna handles transfers and leases for substations, gas governors, and fibre sites. She also manages deeds of easements and wayleave agreements, ensuring comprehensive legal support for her clients.

Beyond her daily practice, Sanna is committed to environmental sustainability and clean energy. She is part of the leadership team in Birketts’ Energy and Infrastructure Sector Group and a member of Birketts’ ESG Advisory Committee, reflecting her passion for sustainable practices.

Recent work highlights

Acting for a leading EV charge point operator in negotiating various agreements for the installation of ultra-rapid charge points across a wide range of sites including retail parks, supermarkets, hotels, chain of restaurants and leisure centres.

Acting for one of the largest IDNOs in a multi-million-pound project for the installation of EV charging stations nationwide for the motor way services provider. This included negotiating leases for the charging stations and multiple substations.

Advising the Church of England in respect of the deployment of EV charging stations across their church sites in England and Wales.

Experience & education

2017 qualified as Solicitor and joined Birketts.

2013 completed the Legal Practice Course at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

2011 graduated with an LLB degree from the University of East Anglia.

Areas of Expertise

Accreditations

P.H.O.E.B.E (Promotion of Health, Opportunity, Equality, Benevolence and Empowerment) 

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