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The Linklaters Projects team is known for its strength advising on complex, large scale project developments across the globe.

The UK team of over 80 lawyers, including 14 partners, is the largest dedicated projects practice in London and an integrated part of a global projects, infrastructure and energy group of approximately 50 partners and 200 associates. Clients can rely on the practice to act locally and think globally, and to staff effectively the largest and most complex deals in the world.

The team is also known for advising a varied client base on all aspects of a project, from initial development through to construction, financing, M&A and trading, and the firm has handled almost every major project in the UK, on the continent and across the world. 

The holistic end to end service that the practice offers coupled with its efficiency and consistency in deal execution and the group’s integrated global reach have consolidated Linklaters as the worldwide “go to” firm for projects, energy and infrastructure work.

Industries (14)

  • Oil and Gas
  • LNG
  • Petrochemicals
  • Thermal Power
  • Renewables
  • Nuclear
  • Water and Waste
  • Mining
  • Airports
  • Roads and Bridges
  • Ports
  • Stadia
  • Telecoms
  • Rail

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Projects: Mainly Domestic - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters calls upon a highly regarded roster of sector experts to provide top-tier services in oil and gas, infrastructure and renewables projects globally. The firm is considered an industry leader in significant energy project financing deals. The team frequently works with large bank consortiums, government institutions and infrastructure funds. The firm also offers strong technical skills in domestic developments. It is a notable presence in developing markets, particularly in connection with LNG petrochemical developments.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters is representing the sponsors in the development and financing of a propane dehydrogenation unit and a polypropylene unit in the proposed Ceyhan Petrochemical Industrial Zone in Turkey.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters are highly responsive and deliver on promises. They have strong expertise across the full energy spectrum including project finance.

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  • Linklaters has strong profiles at all levels.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charlotte L Morgan
    Charlotte L Morgan

    Charlotte L Morgan

    Charlotte Morgan is well regarded for her work on UK infrastructure developments. She regularly advises on transactions for the design, build, finance and operation of both renewable and conventional power developments.

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  • Daniel Tyrer
    Daniel Tyrer

    Daniel Tyrer

    Daniel Tyrer serves as head of the firm's global energy and infrastructure practice. He attracts praise from market commentators for his representation of sponsors and lenders in transactions for the development and financing of oil and gas assets.

    • Daniel is a very capable lawyer.

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  • Jeremy Gewirtz
    Jeremy Gewirtz

    Jeremy Gewirtz

    Jeremy Gewirtz possesses considerable experience in advising sponsors and lenders on the development and financing of projects across Europe. He is frequently involved in transactions concerning energy developments, including nuclear and coal-fired power plants.

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  • Richard Coar
    Richard Coar

    Richard Coar

    Richard Coar is highly regarded for his work on project financing transactions and has a particular focus on offshore wind farm developments. He additionally serves as co-head of the firm's global green energy group.

    • Richard Coar is very knowledgeable and a strong authority in his field. He has been a great support in delivering our projects on time.

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    • Richard is great on the commercial side and in negotiations.

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  • Stephen Le Vesconte
    Stephen Le Vesconte

    Stephen Le Vesconte

    Stephen Le Vesconte is recognised for his broad international practice. He assists with the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

    • Stephen is an excellent partner. He is very supportive.

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  • Andrew Penfold
    Andrew Penfold

    Andrew Penfold

    Andrew Penfold is head of the firm's major projects construction practice. He advises sponsors and lenders on the development and financing of large infrastructure projects.

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