Alex Underwood

General Counsel And Corporate Development Director at Eclipse Power Networks

Alex Underwood is an experienced legal professional specializing in the energy sector, currently serving as General Counsel and Corporate Development Director at Eclipse Power Group since May 2025. Prior to this role, Alex held the position of Senior Investment Manager at Octopus Energy Generation from January 2024 to May 2025, contributing to the Development Team within the investments sector. Alex's legal career includes significant roles at Osborne Clarke from October 2016 to January 2024, where responsibilities involved overseeing transactions related to renewable and traditional energy projects. Previous positions include General Counsel at Tempus Energy and in-house counsel at Tamar Energy Ltd, along with experience as an Associate at Taylor Wessing LLP, focusing on construction, engineering, and renewable energy law. Alex holds a BA in History from the University of Leeds and studied at BPP Law School.

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Eclipse Power Networks

Electricity connections are complex by nature. Our job is to make everything simpler. How do we do it? By bringing together a team of experienced, friendly experts who know the electricity industry inside out. As an OFGEM licensed Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) we provide you with an effective alternative to using the local DNO. This means that Developers, Contractors and ICPs get significant benefits over the standard DNO connection to the National Grid – all delivered by a team of highly experienced experts in the electricity connections industry. Put it all together and we’re the people who deliver what you need. Electricity connections. Simplified. We work across a variety of sectors including (but not limited to): - Battery Storage - Data Centres - Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure - Industrial & Commercial Developments - Residential Developments