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Linklaters

Projects

6 ranked lawyers

Band 1

UK-wide

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What the team is known for

Calls upon a highly regarded roster of sector experts to provide top-tier services in oil and gas, infrastructure and renewables projects globally. Considered an industry leader in significant energy project financing deals. Frequently works with large bank consortiums, government institutions and infrastructure funds. Also offers strong technical skills in domestic PFI and PPP developments. Notable presence in developing markets, particularly in connection with LNG petrochemical developments.

Strengths

"Linklaters have provided prompt and accurate work that demonstrates their excellent knowledge," one client reveals.

Another client comments that the team is "dedicated to serving clients and to understanding and addressing specific issues on transactions."

Work highlights

Acted for Ørsted with regard to the financing of the USD3.5 billion Greater Changhua 605 MW offshore wind farm project in Taiwan.

Notable practitioners

Charlotte Morgan is well regarded for her work on PPP infrastructure developments. She regularly advises on transactions for the design, build, finance and operation of both renewable and conventional power developments.
"She will think through problems and has a burning desire to make things happen."

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.
"He is a first-class lawyer who has good attention to detail and provides fast turnaround times."

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.
"He is very smart lawyer and is well known in the power industry."

John Pickett is a highly regarded adviser to sponsors and lenders in the renewable energy sector. He frequently assists with the acquisition, development and financing of domestic and international wind farms.

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.
"He has a strong ability to provide a holistic view on complex transactions. He is deal-oriented and willing to find alternative and innovative solutions to issues." "His knowledge of the offshore wind industry and project financing is second to none."

Stuart Rowson is noted for his expert advice in relation to the acquisition, financing and refinancing of significant transport projects.
"He is a really smart lawyer."

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Overview

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.