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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills possesses a diverse energy practice with a notable reputation for its work in power and oil and gas, as well as significant expertise in renewables work. The team frequently advises major energy companies, developers, governments and banks on project financings and M&A transactions. It also commands a stellar reputation for energy disputes work, including international arbitrations. Its energy lawyers are also adept at advising on newbuild nuclear, electricity transmission and upstream oil and gas developments. The firm frequently advises on interconnector projects between the UK and other jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills' power and renewables group advised Interpath Advisory, as joint administrators of Toucan Energy Holdings 1, on the sale of the solar assets consisting of 53 operating solar farms in the UK for a consideration of approximately £700 million.

  • Herbert Smith Freehills' oil and gas team advised Sinopec on the settlement of its dispute with Repsol and share purchase transaction of its 49% interest in Repsol Sinopec Resources UK to Repsol Upstream for a total consideration of USD2.1 billion.

Strengths

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I like the team's style. They are responsive and they work cohesively.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
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Herbert Smith Freehills has excellent responsiveness and also proactiveness, anticipating our main queries and proposing solutions.

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Herbert Smith Freehills' solicitors understand commercial objectives and they are willing to think outside the box in terms of getting us where we need to be.

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The team is sophisticated from partner to the more junior members.

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The firm has excellent technical ability combined with commercial awareness. The team works together well.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sarah Pollock
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Band 1
Sarah Pollock's practice involves advising on the acquisition, disposal, development and financing of domestic conventional energy developments, with a focus on waste-to-energy and solar projects. She regularly assists significant developer and investor clients in the sector.

Sarah is pragmatic and down to earth. She makes things very simple to understand and she takes a balanced approach to risk and cost.

Sarah manages to combine strong technical expertise with an ability to grasp the commercial realities and advise accordingly. 

Sarah is fabulous. She is technically excellent, across a broad spectrum. She is a one-stop shop on energy.

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Craig Tevendale
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Band 2
Craig Tevendale heads the firm's UK arbitration practice. He possesses a broad contentious practice and is well versed in international disputes pertaining to price reviews, supply contracts and ownership issues.

Craig Tevendale is a great strategist and a fantastic advocate.

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James Baily
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Band 2
James Baily is a solicitor advocate with a wealth of experience representing oil and gas companies in cross-border disputes. He regularly advises on claims relating to both upstream and midstream assets.

James is impressive. He has genuine skill in the energy sector.

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Steven Dalton
3
Band 3
Steven Dalton routinely advises oil companies and infrastructure funds on M&A transactions and project developments. He has a strong knowledge of issues facing upstream and midstream projects in Africa and the Middle East.
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Laura Hulett
4
Band 4
Laura Hulett is noted for her experience in M&A transactions and investments involving upstream oil and gas assets. She possesses considerable cross-border expertise and regularly advises on matters concerning projects in Europe, Africa and Latin America.

Laura provides excellent, proactive advice.

Laura is pragmatic and enthusiastic.

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Lewis McDonald
4
Band 4
Lewis McDonald is head of global energy at Herbert Smith Freehills. He has considerable experience in the LNG sector and advising on gas pipeline developments.

Lewis McDonald is a very clever and creative thinker. He thinks outside the box and is totally solution-oriented.

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Reza Dadbakhsh
4
Band 4

Reza Dadbakhsh is frequently called upon by a venerable list of clients to lead transactions within the oil and gas sector. He is experienced in transactions relating to upstream and downstream assets, alongside corporate joint ventures.

Reza has a very good analytical mind. He is a great guy on complex projects.

Reza is very good. He is a very personable guy and he gets into the details of a transaction.

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Silke Goldberg
4
Band 4

Co-head of the renewables and power group, Silke Goldberg has a strong regulatory practice within in the power sector. She has deep experience negotiating clients through UK and EU energy regulations. She is particularly well versed in advising on international interconnector projects.

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Thomas Bethel
4
Band 4
Thomas Bethel has significant expertise in oil and gas financings. He often represents lenders on loan refinancings and reserve-based lending.

Thomas is an excellent counsel with a strong track record, patience and commercial awareness.

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Eliza Eaton
Associates to watch

Senior associate Eliza Eaton is heartily endorsed by clients for her able handling of corporate transactions within the oil and gas sector.

Eliza is a bit of a superstar. She is extremely responsive, committed and highly technically competent.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes
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Craig Tevendale
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Band 2
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James Baily
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Band 2
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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
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Steven Dalton
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Band 3
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Laura Hulett
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Band 4
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Lewis McDonald
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Band 4
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Reza Dadbakhsh
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Band 4
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Thomas Bethel
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Band 4
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Eliza Eaton
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy
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Sarah Pollock
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Silke Goldberg
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