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Infrastructure - UK-wide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields draws from a roster of corporate law experts to assist clients with prominent infrastructure transactions. The firm has significant experience advising on the acquisition and disposal of telecoms, transport and energy developments. It offers additional strengths in environmental, regulatory and tax matters.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised the UK electricity distributor Electricity North West in connection with the €2.5 billion acquisition of an 88% shareholding by the Spanish multinational electricity utility company Iberdrola.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jessamy Gallagher
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Jessamy Gallagher
1
Band 1

Jessamy Gallagher has noteworthy expertise advising clients on M&A infrastructure deals in a range of sectors, including energy, aviation and telecommunications. She is equally adept at providing advice on both domestic and cross-border matters.

She is a great lawyer.

Stuart Rowson
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Stuart Rowson
2
Band 2
Stuart Rowson advises lenders and sponsors on refinancing and acquisition transactions. He is frequently involved in high-profile domestic and international matters involving renewable energy and social infrastructure developments.
Richard Thexton
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Richard Thexton
3
Band 3
Richard Thexton frequently assists clients with the corporate aspects of infrastructure investments. He is particularly adept at advising on debt refinancings, acquisitions and disposals with cross-border elements. He is co-head of the firm's infrastructure group.

Richard Thexton is always on top of things. He is very good.

Richard Johnson
U
Richard Johnson
U
Up and Coming

Richard Johnson is an up-and-coming infrastructure lawyer who is particularly active in M&A matters. Richard is frquently called upon by clients to advise on cross-border work in this area.

Richard Johnson is technically excellent, but able to deliver his advice in a way that is focused on our commercial drivers and priorities.

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Infrastructure

Jessamy Gallagher
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Jessamy Gallagher
1
Band 1
Stuart Rowson
2
Stuart Rowson
2
Band 2
Richard Thexton
3
Richard Thexton
3
Band 3
Richard Johnson
U
Richard Johnson
U
Up and Coming