Infrastructure
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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A&O Shermans infrastructure group is deemed a first port of call for high-profile M&A, with significant experience in transport, energy and utilities matters. The team is sought after for its expertise in multi-source refinancings. Its clients include a number of multinational sellers, banks, buyers and financial institutions. The firm is particularly active on large-scale transportation matters, including rail, motorway and airport facilities.
Work Highlights
- A&O Sherman advised Ferrovial on the sale if its c.25% indirect interest in Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Sherman has a deep pool of knowledge in the infrastructure acquisitions space, and it efficiently deploy specialists and sector experts. It has a highly responsive and available team."
"A&O Sherman have market leading specialists across M&A, financing and projects who work seamlessly together on complex matters. The team are highly responsive and stick to deadlines."
"The team at A&O Sherman are absolute subject matter experts. They provide tailored advice, are top of the game and they know the market well."
"The team at A&O Sherman are very responsive and top-notch."
"A&O Sherman has a deep pool of knowledge in the infrastructure acquisitions space, and it efficiently deploy specialists and sector experts. It has a highly responsive and available team."
"A&O Sherman have market leading specialists across M&A, financing and projects who work seamlessly together on complex matters. The team are highly responsive and stick to deadlines."
"The team at A&O Sherman are absolute subject matter experts. They provide tailored advice, are top of the game and they know the market well."
"The team at A&O Sherman are very responsive and top-notch."
Notable Practitioners
David Lee is co-chair of the firm's global energy resources and infrastructure group. He is highly respected for his work advising both sponsors and borrowers on the acquisition and financing of infrastructure projects. He is experienced advising on transactions involving both domestic and international transport and energy assets.
"David Lee is an excellent partner to clients. He is someone you want in your corner at all times."
Richard Evans is frequently sought after by clients for his expertise in infrastructure M&A transactions, with a focus on European deals. He is particularly adept at advising infrastructure funds on the acquisition and financing of energy and transport developments.
"Richard Evans is a trusted advisor and a subject matter expert. He is a go-to person with a broad practice who provides tailored advice."
"Richard is a great practitioner and a well-regarded name in the space."
"Richard is an excellent M&A lawyer."
Ed Moser advises clients on the acquisition and refinancing of various infrastructure assets. His expertise covers a range of sectors including renewable energy, utilities and aviation.
"Ed Moser is a subject matter expert who provides tailored advice."
"Ed is a top-notch lawyer."
Jocelyn Land is an infrastructure lawyer who is known for a strong skill set in assisting with refinancing of assets. She assists both sponsors and lenders with transactions relating to energy assets and transport infrastructure developments.
"Jocelyn Land is very experienced in the renewables sector. She is very knowledgeable and responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
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