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Watson Farley & Williams

Projects & Energy

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Watson Farley & Williams

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Projects & Energy - Europe-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams is noted for its strength in renewable energy projects, including photovoltaic projects and solar and wind farms. The lawyers are active in financing and transactions, as well as assisting with regulatory aspects and energy storage. Clients include private equity firms, industrial clients and financial institutions. The law firm has a solid offering across numerous branches in Europe, including the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Greece.

Notable practitioners

Malte Jordan in Hamburg and London-based Henry Stewart head the firm's global energy practice. Chris Kilburn heads the firm's global oil and gas practice and Jan Mellmann heads the firm's global mining and commodities sector, both from London.

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Strengths

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  • The team's clear and structured approach repeatedly leads to the development of suitable solutions, even in complex and demanding situations.

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  • WFW has knowledge of the latest international developments and their practical implications with respect to applicable laws and regulations.

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  • The team of lawyers have remarkable understanding and pay great attention to every point of the process.

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  • Watson Farley & Williams are meticulous and detailed in their work, getting into aspects that may have otherwise gone unnoticed.

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  • Watson Farley & Williams has a well-organised and resourced team that effectively manages the provision of support, covering both commercial negotiations and regulatory analysis.

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