Infrastructure | UK

A&O Shearman's infrastructure group is deemed a first port of call for high-profile M&A, with significant experience in transport, energy and utilities matters. The team is sought after for its expertise in multi-source refinancings. Its clients include a number of multinational sellers, banks, buyers and financial institutions. The firm is particularly active on large-scale transportation matters, including rail, motorway and airport facilities.

Ashurst is a specialist group with wide-ranging expertise in M&A transactions and financing, alongside considerable strengths in related regulatory, tax and competition matters. The firm is active in a range of industries, including utilities, education and transport infrastructure. The team often advises on PFI and PPP secondary market work. Partners offer further depth across the energy market as they frequently handle renewable and oil and gas matters.

Freshfields draws from a roster of corporate law experts to assist clients with prominent infrastructure transactions. The firm has significant experience advising on the acquisition and disposal of telecoms, transport and energy developments. It offers additional strengths in environmental, regulatory and tax matters.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a regular presence in major domestic infrastructure transactions, with notable roles in waste, energy and transport matters. The team advises on acquisition financing, refinancing and asset disposal matters. The firm is regularly engaged on deals across Western and Northern Europe, as well as in various other overseas jurisdictions. It also displays strong abilities in handling contentious disputes surrounding infrastructure developments.

Milbank has a well-regarded team which can leverage notable multi-jurisdictional experience to assist clients with international infrastructure financing. The team is capable of advising on a broad range of transactions with a focus on those in the energy sector.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a noteworthy team offering expertise in the representation of infrastructure funds. The team regularly advises clients on the acquisition, financing and refinancing of energy, transport and social infrastructure developments. The firm possesses particular strength in cross-border transactions involving European assets.

Eversheds and Sutherland is noted for its expertise in the infrastructure space, with a particular focus on domestic assets. The team advises on a broad range of transactions spanning energy transition, transport and social infrastructure projects.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a strong London infrastructure team, experienced in acting in corporate matters for clients in this sector. The group has particular expertise in the energy sector and in cross-jurisdictional matters.

Sidley Austin is praised for its expertise advising private equity sponsors on infrastructure matters, regularly supporting on significant UK and international infrastructure assets. It is particularly noted for its expertise across energy and transportation infrastructure sectors.