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Richard Coar

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

UK-wide

2 years ranked

Projects: Mainly Domestic

UK-wide

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Richard is a partner in the Global Energy & Infrastructure group. He has over 15 years’ experience of advising sponsors, lenders, contractors and governments on the development, acquisition/disposal and financing of a wide range of assets and projects around the world. He is co-head of both Linklaters’ Global Renewables Group and of Linklaters’ Global Construction offering.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Co-head of the firm's global green energy group Richard Coar enjoys a leading reputation for his renewable energy practice, which spans project development, acquisitions and portfolio restructuring mandates in the sector. He frequently assists with transactions involving significant offshore wind farm and waste-to-energy developments.

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Projects: Mainly Domestic - UK-wide

Band 3
Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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  • Richard Coar has market-leading expertise.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative EnergyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Richard is a superb lawyer.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative EnergyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Richard Coar is well known and respected.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative EnergyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

    Projects: Mainly DomesticChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

    Projects: Mainly DomesticChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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