Projects | Europe

Market leader Clifford Chance is hailed for its broad international strength in project finance. The practice shows strong expertise in the renewable energy sector, particularly on the financing of wind farms and solar plants. Other prominent areas of activity include projects in the real estate and infrastructure sectors across Germany and Europe. The department's prestigious clients include investment banks, construction companies and telecommunication providers.

CMS boasts a strong track record advising key domestic and multi-jurisdictional construction companies and financial services providers. The practice shows expertise in project financing including PPP mandates. CMS's team is well versed in renewable energy and infrastructure projects, including Europe-wide e-mobility projects. Clients further benefit from the firm's expertise in construction law, with the team advising on the construction of federal motorways, energy terminals and industrial sites. With its expertise in construction-related disputes, CMS rounds off its strong offering.

Hogan Lovells is noteworthy for its focus on infrastructure finance and energy projects, particularly within the renewables market. The department advises clients on both domestic and international projects, notably in the onshore and offshore wind sectors. Further areas of focus for the team include digital infrastructure projects, wastewater treatment plants and acquisition finance. The department is sought after by financial investors as well as energy corporates.

Norton Rose Fulbright is notable for its all-encompassing and global approach to project finance. The team is predominantly active on renewable energy mandates, especially wind and solar farm projects, and frequently advises sponsors and financial institutions on project structuring and financing agreements. The department is also active on PPP projects in the infrastructure sector.

Watson Farley & Williams has a solid reputation in the German projects market with a particular focus on matters in the energy sector. The team assists clients with project financing, tenders and acquisitions, and shows a strong presence on projects related to onshore and offshore wind farms. The team's client base includes international investment firms and lenders as well as public entities and energy companies.

White & Case operates on an integrated basis with the firm's international network. The team offers expert knowledge in project financing centred on institutional debt and project bonds. The law firm shows an extensive focus on energy and infrastructure mandates, including motorways, renewable energy and LNG projects, while also handling the negotiation of PPAs. The refinancing of port terminals also falls within the firm's offering. White & Case is particularly sought after by prominent banks and investors.

Linklaters predominantly advises on projects in the energy sector, often instructed by international investors and financial institutions. The law firm is well placed to offer support on financing and refinancing in the renewable energy sector, including wind and solar power matters, as well as large infrastructure projects. The department is also active on large transactional operations, including M&A and asset deals.