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Oliver Irwin

Oliver Irwin

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

Oliver Irwin advises lenders and sponsors on the development and financing of cross-border energy and infrastructure projects across a broad range of industries, many of which are the “first-of-its-kind” in their sector or “first-in-country.” Oliver has significant experience advising on multi-sourced project financings involving export credit agencies, multilaterals and development finance institutions as well as commercial banks and traders. Oliver is frequently involved in the negotiation and structuring of complex intercreditor matters.

Personal

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales; Nottingham Law School, LPC, GDL, 2004; University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Bachelor of Arts, 2001, honors

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Projects: Mainly International - UK-wide

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Band 3

Individual Editorial

Oliver Irwin principally advises clients on project financings in the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. He assists both sponsors and lenders and possesses expertise in Middle Eastern matters.

Strengths

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  • Oliver is very knowledgeable, always on top of his files and an accessible team leader.

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  • His level of commercial and legal awareness and knowledge is extremely high. He instils confidence in developers and lenders.

    Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Oliver Irwin is a humble and knowledgeable resource. He is indispensable when it comes to banking and finance activities.

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  • Oliver is one of the strongest project financing lawyers.

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