Infrastructure: M&A and acquisition financing in London

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman remains a key player in the global infrastructure market, advising on major transactions across digital infrastructure, energy transition, renewables, transport, and utilities. Regularly acting for infrastructure funds, institutional investors, developers, and corporates on multi-jurisdictional mandates, the team stands out for its cradle-to-grave capabilities, combining M&A, debt finance, and development expertise. The practice is led by David Lee, who serves as the key relationship partner to several of the firm’s most significant clients; Richard Evans, who maintains a broad practice encompassing acquisitions, investments, and debt finance; and Jocelyn Land, whose recent experience includes advising on multi-billion-pound solar refinancings, airport disposals, and major private equity transactions. Tim Conduit is noted for his expertise in capital markets-based financing structures and Ed Moser is active across core and core-plus assets, with recent involvement in fibre, data centre, and green steel transactions.  Jan Skuhravy is equally adept in both M&A and debt finance mandates.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Lee; Richard Evans; Jocelyn Land


Autres avocats clés:

Tim Conduit; Ed Moser; Jan Skuhravy; Jonathan Bevan; Ed Holmes; Mitchell Ikoghode


Les références

‘Strong cross-office collaboration and great work ethic amongst junior team members.’

‘Ed Moser and Ed Holmes are exceptional lawyers and two of the best in the UK financing and M&A space.’

Principaux clients

Sonnedix


Macquarie and Ferrovial


Arcus Infrastructure Partners


CGN Holdings sarl / Macquarie Group Limited


JERA Nex Limited


Partners Group


Canada Pension Plan Investment Board


Banco Santander S.A


CVC DIF


BUA Industries Limited


Intesa


Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited


Societe Generale


UniCredit Group


Nordea Bank


Macquarie Asset Management and Corio Generation Limited


Bank Pekao SA


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Sonnedix on the €2.5bn refinancing of its European solar portfolio including fresh capital to repower and hybridise its operating assets.
  • Advised Macquarie Asset Management and Ferrovial SE in relation to the sale of AGS Airports Holdings Limited to Avi Alliance UK Limited.
  • Advised Arcus Infrastructure Partners in relation to its disposal of the Horizon and SMA smart metering businesses to KKR.

Ashurst

Ashurst advises institutional investors, asset managers, and infrastructure funds on complex cross-border transactions spanning the full asset spectrum. The practice is particularly active across digital and energy transition infrastructure, including fibre rollouts, data centres, and renewables. With strong expertise in both M&A and finance, the team regularly acts on acquisitions, joint ventures, and portfolio refinancings across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Jason Radford leads the team and works closely with prominent industry players on a broad range of corporate transactions, demonstrating deep expertise across diverse asset classes. Co-head Michael Burns is a highly regarded M&A specialist and is particularly active in the energy transition space, where he regularly advises major energy transition funds. Gaby Jones is frequently engaged on European deals and is a go-to adviser for transactions involving underlying PFI contracts, while Dallan Pitman has a strong track record in the renewables sector. Laura Ho contributes substantial expertise in infrastructure finance.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jason Radford; Michael Burns


Autres avocats clés:

Gaby Jones; Dallan Pitman; Laura Ho; Aaron Shute; Helen Jones


Principaux clients

Equitix


EP UK Investments Ltd


Deutsche Bank


BlackRock


Société Générale


Greenvolt


VTTI


Qair International


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Brookfield


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the selling consortium on the sale of UK electricity network operator, Electricity North West, to Iberdrola S.A., at an enterprise value of €5 billion.
  • Advised the lenders in connection with Brookfield’s €6.1 billion acquisition of the listed shares of the French company Neoen under simplified public offer.
  • Advised VTTI on its agreement with Ancala to acquire its 50% shareholding of Dragon LNG Group Limited, the owner of a major onshore import terminal for the supply of liquefied natural gas to the UK market.

Clifford Chance LLP

Clifford Chance LLP remains a go-to adviser for institutional investors and lenders acting on complex, cross-border infrastructure transactions. With a deep bench of dedicated specialists, the team advises across the full investment lifecycle and breadth of core subsectors, including energy, digital, and transport. Charlotte Madden leads the practice and regularly advises top-tier sponsors and funds on a variety of brownfield transactions, with recent activity spanning large-scale data centre developments and circular economy projects. Co-head Michael Bates is a seasoned debt finance expert, demonstrating longstanding relationships with corporates, lenders, and sponsors. Nicholas Hughes focuses on high-value domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, while Alexandra Dimsdale-Gill is noted for her strength in debt finance matters. Also recommended are Matt Dunn, who maintains a strong portfolio of data centre work; Thomas Fisher, who frequently advises prominent financial sponsors on digital infrastructure and energy transition transactions; Jonathan Dillon, who is highly active in the renewables sector; and Julia House, a go-to adviser for cross-border M&A expertise across broad asset classes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Charlotte Madden; Michael Bates


Autres avocats clés:

Nicholas Hughes; Alexandra Dimsdale-Gill; Matt Dunn; Thomas Fisher; Jonathan Dillon; Julia House


Les références

‘Clifford Chance’s infrastructure team consistently delivers exceptional results, demonstrating unparalleled expertise and dedication. The team has an extremely strong bench of partners that excel across all sectors in the infrastructure M&A and finance space.’

‘Tom Fisher is commercial and responsive – a pleasure to work with. He is proactive, always available and delivers considered advice.’

‘Charlotte Madden is a market leader on top developments and in the technical detail. She is calm and measured. I have no hesitation in recommending Charlotte to any client.’

Principaux clients

Partners Group


KKR


Infracapital


Brookfield


Ardian


EQT


GI Partners


Asterion


Igneo Infrastructure Partners


Macquarie


3i


DWS


Ontario Teachers Pension Plan


IFM Investors


Blackstone


CVC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Ardian who, alongside PIF, acquired a 37.6% stake in Heathrow Airport from Ferrovial for $4.12 billion.
  • Advised on the acquisition of a majority stake in leading global renewables developer Neoen and the launch of a mandatory tender offer for 100% of the company.
  • Advised Iberdrola on the acquisition of Equitix’s 88% stake in Electricity North West, for an equity value of £2.1 billion.

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Renowned for its work with financial sponsors, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP advises on high-profile infrastructure transactions across global markets. The team is especially active on cross-border acquisitions, financings and exits involving core and emerging infrastructure assets, combining sectoral breadth with deep sponsor-side expertise to support long-term investment strategies across the full asset lifecycle. Team co-head Sara Pickersgill is a highly experienced M&A specialist who regularly advises leading private equity firms and infrastructure funds on substantial domestic and cross-border transactions. James Boswell, also co-leading the team, is a standout debt finance practitioner, with a strong track record across high-profile refinancings and acquisition financings. Fellow co-head Toby Parkinson frequently acts for major sponsors and fund managers on multi-billion-pound acquisitions, investments, and disposals, with notable strength in energy transition deals. Sinead O’Shea is sought after by clients for her extensive debt finance expertise, while Celyn Evans brings considerable experience in digital infrastructure transactions. James McGivern and Emma Shelston provide additional depth to the team, offering cross-border finance and M&A expertise respectively.

Responsables de la pratique:

James Boswell; Toby Parkinson; Sara Pickersgill


Autres avocats clés:

Sinead O’Shea; Celyn Evans; James McGivern; Emma Shelston; Tina Xu; Jia Meng; Monica Gemes


Les références

‘An extremely competent, knowledgeable and proactive team led by Sara Pickersgill. The team were wholly dedicated to making a success of the project they were tasked with – taking innovative and commercial action to get the best deal on our behalf. They took time to understand our risk appetite and commercial drivers to ensure that their service was well aligned with our requirements.’

‘They partnered well with the wider project team – both internally and externally. Very available, and pleasure to work alongside for a prolonged period of time.’

‘Sara Pickersgill is adept at leading her team, ensuring the right level of support from appropriate resources. She was available, keen to understand our business and determined to maintain a transparent and productive feedback loop.’

Principaux clients

Actis


Antin Infrastructure Partners


Apollo Infrastructure


Arcus Infrastructure


AXA IM Alts


Beacon Rail


BlackRock


Brookfield Infrastructure


Carlyle


Energos Infrastructure


EQT Infrastructure


GIC


Interogo Holding


KKR Infrastructure


Nadara


Nordic Infrastructure AG


Sandbrook Capital


Solör Bioenergi


Swiss Life Asset Managers


TPG


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Apollo-managed funds on their acquisition of a stake in BP Pipelines TAP Limited, a subsidiary of BP that holds a 20% share in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG, in a transaction valued at approximately $1bn.
  • Advising KKR on its acquisition of a 25% stake and subsequent 5% stake in Enilive, in a transaction valued at approximately €12bn.
  • Advising Arcus Infrastructure on the sale of Constellation Cold Logistics to EQT Infrastructure VI fund.

Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins stands out for its integrated infrastructure offering, combining market-leading M&A and financing expertise with deep sector specialism. A trusted adviser to major financial sponsors, the firm regularly acts on complex transactions across emerging and established asset classes, and leverages its transatlantic platform to support investor strategies across the UK, Europe and the US. The team is led by Conrad Andersen, widely regarded as ‘the most knowledgeable and experienced infra finance lawyer in the market’, who advises a prominent client base across the full spectrum of infrastructure sectors. Seonaid Todisco continues to lead on high-profile transactions across the global markets, including multibillion-pound refinancings, major acquisition financings, and debt raises. Simon Tysoe is active on a range of acquisitions and investments in the energy and energy transition sectors. John Guccione rejoined the firm from Linklaters LLP in August 2024, strengthening its M&A offering. Steve Curtis is noted for his expertise in structured debt, while Misa Schmiederova and Amanda Fortuna advise on a broad range of banking and finance transactions. Rebecca Crowley left the firm in May 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Conrad Andersen


Autres avocats clés:

Seonaid Todisco; Simon Tysoe; John Guccione; Steve Curits; Misa Schmiederova; Amanda Fortuna


Les références

‘Conrad Andersen and Seonaid Todisco have been at the forefront of developments in the European brownfield infrastructure financing for over 15 years.’

‘Market leading team with outstanding experience, judgment and responsiveness.’

‘Conrad Anderson is particularly outstanding, as is Misa Schmiederova.’

Principaux clients

DWS Group


OMERS Infrastructure


Swiss Life Asset Managers


Vauban Infrastructure Partners


Igneo Infrastructure Partners


Energy Capital Partners


Global Infrastructure Partners


Fiera Infrastructure Partners


KKR


Apollo


XpFibre


Conterra


ielo


HS Okra


Vertex Bioenergy


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the funders on a SEK22bn equivalent multi-tier platform refinancing for Solör Bioenergi AB, a leading Northern European district heating provider supplying renewable heat.
  • Advised GIC, a leading global investor, in respect of shareholder matters in connection with its €6.7bn investment, together with TPG Rise Climate, in Techem Group.
  • Advised XpFibre, the largest independent Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) infrastructure operator in France and its shareholders Altice, OMERS, Allianz, and AXA, on XpFibre’s €5.8bn debt refinancing.

Linklaters LLP

Linklaters LLP offers a fully integrated, cross-practice service covering the full asset lifecycle within core and emerging sectors. Known for advising on transformative UK and cross-border transactions, the team acts for leading sponsors, investors and corporates on M&A, financing, regulatory and development mandates. Team co-lead Richard Ginks is highlighted for the breadth of his practice, which spans both greenfield and brownfield mandates. Joint practice head Michael Honan is a key adviser to a number of financial sponsors and funds investing across a range of core and core-plus assets, while fellow co-head Elisabeth Johnson is a go-to for regulated and structured infrastructure financings. Subir Rajadhyaksha handles the full spectrum of infrastructure finance work alongside, Ross Schloeffel, who is elsewhere noted for his M&A expertise. David Martin focuses predominantly on digital infrastructure matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Ginks; Michael Honan; Elisabeth Johnson


Autres avocats clés:

Subir Rajadhyaksha; Ross Schloeffel; David Martin


Principaux dossiers


Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises a broad range of infrastructure investors, corporates, and sponsors on complex, high-value transactions across the UK and international markets. Particularly active in digital infrastructure, energy transition, transport, and regulated utilities, the team is noted for its experience through the full investment cycle from development and financing through to acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings. Amy Mahon leads the team and acts for a range of marquee infrastructure investors and asset managers on both domestic and cross-border M&A and joint ventures. Paul Hibbert and Claire Williams are recognised for their infrastructure finance expertise, handling the full spectrum of debt products and structures. Jiaying Zhang and Paul Foote demonstrate strong capabilities in domestic and international M&A and private equity transactions, while Emma Serginson is also noted for her work in debt finance.

Responsables de la pratique:

Amy Mahon


Autres avocats clés:

Paul Hibbert; Claire Williams; Jiaying Zhang; Paul Foote; Emma Serginson


Les références

‘A leading infrastructure finance team with impressive deal flow and track record. They are my go to team for any type of infrastructure financing with an impressive ability to deliver complex deals and handling multiple parties under time pressure.’

‘Stand out partners include Paul Hibbert, who is one of the finest infrastructure lawyers in Europe, with a keen understanding of commercial aspects, excellent negotiation skills, and unwavering commitment to the deal and its clients; Emma Serginson who has worked with Paul for a while and is an excellent lawyer, with first class technical and negotiation abilities.’

‘Excellent communicators with a great depth of knowledge in the corporate finance field. Extremely helpful when dealing with lenders and importantly taking a commercial and pragmatic approach. They also have taken the time to ensure an excellent understanding of our business and industry sector which is valuable.’

Principaux clients

Actis


Ancala Infrastructure


Antin Infrastructure Partners


BlackRock


Blackstone


Bridgepoint


ContourGlobal


CVC Capital Partners


DigitalBridge


EQT


GIC


John Laing


JP Morgan


I Squared Capital


Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR)


Smart Metering Services (SMS)


Stonepeak


TIP Group


Viridor


Zayo Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Representation of EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund and GIC on their joint acquisition of a majority stake in Calisen Group, Britain’s largest independent owner and manager of smart meters, from a consortium of funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners.
  • Representation of the bank and institutional creditors (including US PP investors) in its multi-creditor common terms platform financing of DWS’ portfolio company, Stagecoach, one of the largest bus operators in the UK.
  • Representation of Stonepeak in connection with its €2.1bn equity recapitalisation of euNetworks, a Western European bandwidth infrastructure company.

Slaughter and May

Slaughter and May acts for institutional investors, infrastructure funds, and corporate platforms on high-value M&A and acquisition financings across the transport, energy, and digital sectors. The team is noted for advising on complex regulatory and structuring issues, including CMA approvals, and is increasingly active in energy transition projects such as hydrogen, CCUS, and nuclear, both in the UK and internationally. Michael Corbett spearheads the practice and focuses primarily on M&A and commercial agreements within the energy infrastructure sector. Co-head Hywel Davies is routinely instructed by funds, multinationals, and energy and services companies on public and private M&A, private equity transactions, and joint ventures. Robin Ogle, another go-to for private equity funds, brings additional expertise in capital raises, while Azadeh Nassiri's wide-ranging infrastructure finance practice includes large-scale energy transactions across Europe and Africa. Oly Moir remains a leading figure in the team and is valued for his deep asset knowledge and cross-border transactional expertise.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Corbett; Hywel Davies


Autres avocats clés:

Robin Ogle; Azadeh Nassiri; Oly Moir


Les références

‘Slaughter & May’s practice is extremely knowledgeable and available: I was impressed by the team’s project management capabilities, always with sufficient staffing to respond to any request with unfailing quality.’

‘Michael Corbett is a particularly likable professional and person: knowledgeable, available, respectful of all points of view, and with just the right touch of humour in complicated or tense meetings.’

Principaux clients

BlackRock


Centrica plc


ENGIE SA


Equinix


INEOS


KKR


Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited


Ørsted


PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP)


South West Water


United Utilities


Vodafone Group Plc


Wessex Water


Australian Retirement Trust


Wren House


Amber Infrastructure


Ferrovial


National Wealth Fund


Maistros Shiptrade Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Vodafone Group Plc on its £15bn merger with Three UK, including £11bn UK mobile infrastructure investment commitment.
  • Advised Pennon Group plc on £380m acquisition of SES Water and £670m equity financings, setting new precedent in water sector merger control.
  • Advised ENGIE SA on €2bn agreements with the Belgian Government for nuclear power unit extensions and joint venture arrangements.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper’s infrastructure team advises institutional investors, infrastructure funds and government clients across the full asset lifecycle. The team is particularly active in digital infrastructure and energy transition mandates, and is frequently engaged by UK public sector bodies for advice on high-profile and significant infrastructure projects. Team head Martin Nelson-Jones is regularly instructed to advise on M&A transactions across the full range of infrastructure verticals. Demonstrating a strong track-record in debt finance mandate, Derwin Jenkinson's ‘technical expertise in regulated utilities is second to none’. Paul Doris acts for funds and corporates on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, while Steven Bryan brings notable expertise across subsectors including power and utilities, digital infrastructure, and midstream energy. Jonathan Paines and Simon Winterburn also come recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Martin Nelson-Jones


Autres avocats clés:

Derwin Jenkinson; Paul Doris; Steven Bryan; Jonathan Paines; Simon Winterburn


Les références

‘Solution minded, proactive advice. They understand the point of view of the business and the needs and priorities of in-house legal functions. Highly dependable, in depth advice whenever needed high flexibility.’

‘Derwin Jenkinson’s technical expertise in regulated utilities is second to none. He is capable of dissecting and breaking down very technical issues and distill into understandable impact for both financial and legal teams. His manner of working and delivery of output is highly efficient without producing work for the sake of work.’

‘Derwin Jenkinson has a wonderful calm demeanour that can cut through the toughest negotiations, remaining conciliatory whilst not giving up on what’s really important to clients. You can tell he cares about the issues and about his clients. As inhouse counsel, he has my 100% trust.’

‘DLA Piper’s M&A practice stands out for its global reach, industry depth, and very good cross-border execution. With deal teams operating across jurisdictions, we benefited from integrated advice combining both local insight and international strategy. The team is especially strong in complex, high-value transactions, with deep sector expertise in infrastructure.’

‘What sets the practice apart is its collaborative approach and commercial mindset—lawyers work as true business partners, anticipating risks and driving deals forward efficiently.’

‘A combination of technical excellence, commercial pragmatism, and genuine collaboration. DLA Piper’s M&A lawyers focus on getting deals done efficiently while managing risk in a way that aligns with clients’ strategic goals.’

‘The team brings a balanced mix of legal rigor and business acumen, paired with a collaborative, client-first mindset that makes working with them both effective and enjoyable.’

‘The M&A team has always been by our side. Consistency, reliability and commercial advice is key for us and we get this in abundance.’

Principaux clients

Amber Infrastructure Partners


Quickline Communications Ltd


Digital Bridge / MEAG / Infranity consortium


Arcus Infrastructure Partners LLP


Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)


Elgin Energy Es Co Ltd


Cube Infrastructure Managers


Société Générale


MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company


Agility Trains


His Majesty’s Government


National Wealth Fund


PGIM Private Capital Limited (Pricoa)


Hive Energy Ltd


National Gas


National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited


GasT MidCo Limited


Iduna EVCI Asset Co 1 Limited/ Be.EV


Energy Infrastructure Partners AG


InfraRed Capital Partners (« IRCP »)


BAM Nuttall Limited/BAM FM Limited


Angel Trains


DGP Capital Management Limited


ALIXPARTNERS UK LLP


Hitecvision


C2X Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Arcus Infrastructure Partners on aspects, including preparing a vendor due diligence report, of its sale to EQT Infrastructure of Constellation Cold Logistics.
  • Advising Cube Infrastructure Partners on the sale of Umove, Denmark’s largest privately owned operator of public transport, to JP Morgan Asset Management.
  • Advising a consortium of investors led by MEAG and Infranity, along with funds affiliated with DigitalBridge Group, Inc., on certain post-closing aspects of the formation of an investment partnership with Vantage Data Centers.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advises leading infrastructure funds and corporates on complex cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments. Building off its expertise across the energy transition, digital infrastructure, transport, and utilities sectors, the team is particularly active on global matters in the fibre and data centre space. Team head Federico Fruhbeck is a cross-border M&A and private equity specialist, with a diverse client base that includes leading funds. Robert Dixon is noted for his transactional expertise, particularly in the digital infrastructure space. Alice Brogi has recently led on deals involving data centres, ports, offshore transmission assets, and midstream infrastructure. Kavita Davis provides key debt finance expertise across a range of mandates.

Responsables de la pratique:

Federico Fruhbeck


Autres avocats clés:

Robert Dixon; Alice Brogi; Kavita Davis


Les références

‘When it comes to M&A and acquisition financing, we found Gibson Dunn’s practice very strong and well staffed with capable and commercial legal advisors.’

‘Alice Brogi and Federico Frubeck are excellent on the corporate side of complex core infra asset deals.’

Principaux clients

KKR / John Laing Group


Asterion Industrial Partners


EQT


Goldman Sachs


AXA Investment Managers


Helios Towers plc


Phoenix Tower International


TAWAL


Blackstone


H.R.L. Morrison & Co


Principaux dossiers


Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

‘A superb team with real strength in depth’, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP combines transactional, regulatory, and sector-specific expertise to advise on complex mandates across the full asset lifecycle. The team acts for global investors, operators, and developers on major acquisitions, financings, and restructurings, with notable experience across energy transition, transport, digital infrastructure, and utilities assets. Group head Gavin Williams is a key contact for sponsor-backed vehicles, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds, frequently advising on cross-border investments and mergers. Sarah Pollock is chiefly noted for her work in the renewables and energy transition sectors, while Heather Culshaw draws on over 20 years of debt finance experience to advise lenders and borrowers on infrastructure financings. Silke Goldberg’s expertise in energy regulation and climate change underpins a number of key mandates.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gavin Williams


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Pollock; Heather Culshaw; Silke Goldberg; Malcolm Lombers; Emma Stones


Les références

‘A superb team with real strength in depth. Communication and client relationship management is first class. Incredibly hard working and dedicated.’

‘The team advised us on a long and complex business sale. They worked tirelessly throughout the process and safely guided us to an exceptional outcome. A wonderful team of people to work with.’

Principaux clients

AIP Management


Altice


Allianz Capital Partners


AMP Capital


Ancala Partners


Antin Infrastructure Partners


Aquind


Asterion Industrial Partners


Australian Super


Avax


Banco Santander


Berkshire Hathaway


Birmingham Highways Limited


BNPP


bp


CBRE Investment Management


CGN EE


CNIC


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Corsair


CPP Investments


Dalmore Capital


Deutsche Bank


DIF Capital Partners


Drax


DWS Infrastructure


EDF


EDF Invest


Engie


Federated Hermes


Ferrovial Airports


GIC Infrastructure


GIG


GLIL Infrastructure


Goldman Sachs


Gresham House


Hartree Partners


High Speed Two (HS2) Limited


Hochtief


iCON Infrastructure


IHS Towers


IFM Investors


IMCO Investments


InfraRed


InfraVia


InterGen


Interpath Advisory


Iron Acton Green Limited


Japan Bank for International Cooperation


JERA


Jiangsu Shagang


John Laing


J.P.Morgan IIF


Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co


Lloyds Bank


London Luton Airport Operations Limited


Macquarie


Marubeni Corporation


MIDIS


Meridiam


National Grid


NNB (UK New Nuclear Build JV between EDF and CGN)


Northern Powergrid Metering Limited


OneWeb


Orange


Partners Group


Pearl Infrastructure


Proventus Capital Partners


PSP Investments


QSuper


Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC)


Reliance Communications


Renewable Power Capital Limited


Severn Trent


SingTel


Sky


Stagecoach plc


State Grid China


Stonepeak


Sumitomo


Tata Communications


Telefónica UK and Telefónica S.A. / O2


TenneT


The Go-Ahead Group


Total


Transmission Capital Partners (TCP)


Transport for London


Urenco


Vattenfall


Vinci


Vodafone


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised National Grid Holdings One plc on its divestment of National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited to the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for an enterprise value of £630m.
  • Advised GIC, on the restructuring of its investment in CETIN Group following e&’s investment into GIC’s co-investor, PPF Group.
  • Advised Altice UK on the £3bn sale of its c.24.5% stake in BT Group plc to Bharti Televentures UK Limited.

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright advises sponsors, lenders, funds, and governments across the full infrastructure asset lifecycle, with particular strength in cross-border M&A and financings. The team is recognised for its work regarding both core and emerging infrastructure assets, including energy, transport, and digital infrastructure, often acting on complex, first-of-its-kind transactions across Africa and other growth markets. Team head Stephen Rigby is a seasoned M&A practitioner with particular expertise in conventional and renewable energy transactions. Jason Moss is a key adviser to major energy investment managers, guiding clients through a range of battery storage and solar acquisitions. Nicolas Sirtoli oversees major company takeovers across the infrastructure sector, while Oliver Stacey is a go-to for digital infrastructure-related mandates, often working alongside Mark Maurice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephen Rigby


Autres avocats clés:

Jason Moss; Nicolas Sirtoli; Oliver Stacey; Mark Maurice


Les références

‘I have worked with the Norton Rose Fulbright team on several deals in the last year, including private M&A, capital markets fundraising and an AIM takeover. What strikes me about the team is the strong level of trust, respect and collaboration, particularly between senior and junior colleagues.’

‘Specialists, strong commitment, facilty to tackle any legal issue.’

‘Stephen Rigby has provided consistently excellent support to our business over many years. He is a trusted voice around the board table on a range of matters.’

Principaux clients

Brookfield


OMERS


Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners


Schroders Greencoat


Hermes Infrastructure


Tiger Infrastructure


John Laing Infrastructure


USS


Good Energy Group


BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Brookfield Asset Management on the £220m acquisition of Atrato Onsite Energy’s entire portfolio of solar assets.
  • Advising Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on a range of strategic activities as it focuses on investments in the energy transition including investment in one of the largest battery storage project in the UK and the acquisition of a consented solar PV plant.
  • Advising Zain Group on joint venture arrangements with Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. and TASC Towers Holding to form a $2.2bn independent tower company.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP delivers strong M&A and finance advice to major institutional investors and infrastructure funds. The team regularly advises on complex, high-value transactions across sectors such as the energy transition, transport and digital infrastructure, and is particularly noted for its ability to handle regulated asset deals and cross-border mandates involving portfolio and single-asset acquisitions. A 'preeminent' global infrastructure M&A lawyer, team head Brendan Moylan is noted for his ‘encyclopedic knowledge of the market’ and remains a go-to adviser for many of the industry’s leading investors. Murray Cox adds further strength on domestic and cross-border M&A, while Simon Caridia – who joined from White & Case LLP in early 2025 – enhances the firm’s debt finance capabilities. David McKendrick is also recommended for his work on corporate transactions spanning a broad range of infrastructure verticals.

Responsables de la pratique:

Brendan Moylan; Simon Caridia; Murray Cox


Autres avocats clés:

David McKendrick


Les références

‘Weil has one of the top global infrastructure M&A practices. We call this team with our most important deals where there can be no compromises in the services received.’

‘Brendan Moylan is one of the preeminent global infrastructure M&A lawyers. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the market and the confidence of many of the industries top investors.’

‘David McKendrick is a rising star with a calm demeanor.’

Principaux clients

Global Infrastructure Partners


Igneo Infrastructure Partners


InfraBridge


Newlight Partners LP


Vitol Investments


OMERS Infrastructure


Antin Infrastructure Partners


Wren House Infrastructure


Oaktree


Ares Management


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised GIP as part of a consortium together with Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Employees’ Provident Fund of Malaysia, on a pre-conditional voluntary cash takeover offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.
  • Advised GIP on the sale of a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport to VINCI Airports for £1.27bn.
  • Advised British Columbia Investment Management Corporation and Bidco on the recommended cash offer for BBGI Global Infrastructure SA, including the related financing.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie LLP advises corporates, infrastructure funds, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds on cross-border transactions across a range of transport, power, social, and digital infrastructure assets. The team is active on M&A, carve-outs, financings and joint ventures, with recent deals involving data centres, fibre networks and subsea cable infrastructure. Team head Nick Rainsford focuses on advising funds on M&A and private equity transactions, with recent highlights including multi-jurisdictional fibre acquisitions and major telecommunications infrastructure disposals. Charles Whitefoord is regularly instructed by major sponsors on high-profile mandates, particularly across the digital and technology sectors. James Heller leads deals in the transport and renewables spaces. Lesley-Anne Wilson also comes recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nick Rainsford


Autres avocats clés:

Charles Whitefoord; James Heller; David Hart; Tania Arora; Lesley-Anne Wilson


Les références

‘Responsive, knowledgeable, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile to help their clients.’

‘Friendly, responsive, professional, passion for what they do, trustworthy.’

‘Baker McKenzie has provided excellent service in complex/first of a kind projects which involve multiple workstreams. They are particularly great in covering interfaces between various components of the project and provide a holistic and integrated service. They have efficiently deployed their local and international expertise in these projects.’

Principaux clients

APG


Arcus Infrastructure


Basalt Infrastructure Partners


Colt


CLdN Cobelfret


Cellnex


DIF


Equinix


Eutelstat


Fiera Infrastructure Inc.


Hitachi Limited


Hutchison Ports


Inter Terminals Ltd


Itochu Corporation


Kew Capital


Marguerite Fund


Standard Chartered Bank


Suez


UK Export Finance


Vertiv


VMO2


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised APG on its acquisition of a significant minority stake in euNetworks, the pan-European provider of Business-to-Business fibre infrastructure.
  • Advised Basalt Infrastructure Partners on the refinancing of Unilode Aviation Solutions group.
  • Advised Eutelsat Group on its exclusive negotiations for the carve-out and partial sale of its passive ground segment infrastructure assets.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advises on domestic and cross-border infrastructure transactions across the asset lifecycle, with a balanced focus on both greenfield development and brownfield investments. The team regularly handles mid-market M&A, PPPs, secondary trades, and restructurings, and is increasingly active in the energy transition and digital infrastructure spaces. Team head Mark Richards is valued by clients for the breadth of his practice, which spans M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and debt finance. Jinal Shah is a skilled cross-border M&A practitioner who is also frequently instructed on capital markets transactions. Kevin Atkins is highly active in the energy sector, advising on acquisitions, investments, and capital raisings. Matthew Daffurn provides additional expertise in brownfield financings, with Alexander Hadrill and Hansy Shore also recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mark Richards


Autres avocats clés:

Jinal Shah; Kevin Atkins; Matthew Daffurn; Alexander Hadrill; Hansy Shore


Principaux clients

Amber Infrastructure


Angel Trains


Cintra


Equitix Infrastructure Investments Limited


Heathrow Airport


Invesis


National Grid


Skyports Infrastructure Limited


Strabag AG


Yorkshire Water


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised on the sale of Full Circle Group Holding B.V. – a specialist provider of repair, maintenance, and monitoring services for onshore wind turbines – to Renew Holdings.
  • Advised ESCO Technologies Inc. on the acquisition of the Signature Management & Power division of Ultra Maritime.

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP handles infrastructure transactions across diverse asset classes and jurisdictions, supporting sponsors and investors through acquisitions, financings, refinancings and exits. With cross-border experience spanning traditional and energy transition assets, the practice is especially active in emerging and developing markets. Andrew Gallagher advises sponsors, multinationals, financial institutions, and sovereign wealth funds on a broad range of infrastructure financings. Phil Brown is regularly sought after by some of the market’s most active investors for counsel on acquisitions, disposals, and fundraisings, while Florian Agnel maintains a prolific track record in digital infrastructure M&A. Sarah Shaw and Hannah Logan bring additional transactional expertise across a number of key mandates, with Beth Addy providing wide-ranging support.

Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Gallagher; Phil Brown; Florian Agnel; Sarah Shaw; Hannah Logan; Beth Addy


Les références

‘Fabulous team that collaborates brilliantly and blends into our in-house team seamlessly. The team has a variety of lawyers at varying degrees of qualification, all of whom are top notch.’

‘They are all fabulous but special mention for Philip Brown – always available, incredibly supportive, immersed in our market, frighteningly sharp and very much « one of our team ». He’s my go-to, thinking of points before he’s asked and horizon scanning for issues that may arise. Phil is a sensible and effective negotiator and will get to the bottom of any issue to find a workable and collaborative solution for all parties.’

‘Business oriented.’

‘Wonderful team. Proactive, intelligent, and they listen to their clients.’

‘Hannah Logan is proactive and creative with her thinking. She quickly gets involved and becomes like an extension of our team.’

‘Sarah Shaw is outstanding. Very hands on, easy to reach and fully engaged on our projects.’

Principaux clients

Fortis Green Renewables Investment Management


National Wealth Fund


Mainova WebHouse GmbH


Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF Invest and MEAG


EDF Invest


MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH


Astatine Investment Partners


Global Ports Holdings PLC


RATP Développement


Brookfield Infrastructure


IFM Investors


Infratil (Morrison)


Welltower Inc.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF Invest and MEAG on their €803m acquisition of OnTower Austria.
  • Advised Welltower, a U.S. listed REIT focused on healthcare infrastructure, on its acquisition of six high-end care homes in the UK from the North Bay Group, a care home developer and operator.
  • Advised Astatine Investment Partners on the acquisition of NRG Riverside, the UK’s leading provider of specialist refuse collection vehicles from funds managed by Palatine Private Equity and other shareholders.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has swiftly established a prominent infrastructure finance and M&A offering in London, advising sponsors and investors on complex cross-border transactions across energy, transport, digital and social infrastructure assets. Ex-Clifford Chance LLP trio Christopher Sullivan, Taner Hassan and Silvia Menendez joined the firm in the summer of 2024, with Sullivan and Hassan sitting among the team co-heads. Sullivan is highly regarded for his M&A capabilities, leading complex leveraged buyouts, takeovers and investments, while Hassan is particularly experienced handling a range of infrastructure financings, including acquisition financings, refinancings and sustainability-linked financings. Fellow practice co-leads Stefan Arnold-Soulby and Will Aitken-Davies are key names for sponsors and their portfolio companies active in infrastructure and its various subsectors. Tom Levine joined the practice from A&O Shearman in July 2025 and provides further digital infrastructure capabilities.

Responsables de la pratique:

Christopher Sullivan; Stefan Arnold-Soulby; Taner Hassan; Will Aitken-Davies


Autres avocats clés:

Silvia Menendez; Tom Levine


Principaux clients

Apollo Global Management


Bain Capital


BC Partners


Blackrock


Blackstone


Dhilmar Ltd.


DigitalBridge


EQT Group


General Atlantic


Global Infrastructure Partners


I Squared Capital


KPS Capital Partners


Oak Hill Capital


Oakley Capital


Radius Global Infrastructure


Searchlight Capital Partners


Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners


TA Associates


Vitruvian Partners


Wafra


Principaux dossiers


Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP advises across the full infrastructure asset lifecycle, acting for funds, sponsors and corporates on acquisitions, disposals and carve-outs. The team’s recent cross-sector mandates span renewables, oil and gas, energy-from-waste, and digital infrastructure, with the infrastructure practice regularly leveraging the firm’s expertise in funds, finance, and projects. Gareth Hughes leads the practice from London and is a key driver of its infrastructure M&A offering, acting for a number of the firm’s most significant sponsor and fund clients. John Tyerman and Rhian Critchell focus primarily on corporate transactions in the renewables and energy transition sectors, while Akshai Fofaria is noted for his specialist expertise in mining and mineral matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gareth Hughes; John Tyerman


Autres avocats clés:

Rhian Critchell; Akshai Fofaria


Les références

‘We have used Pinsent Mason’s corporate team for many years and highly commend their work. They have the specialist support we often need and deliver their service in an efficient and prompt manner.’

‘John Tyerman is highly regarded and trusted. Approachable and calm. John has worked with us for many years and always delivers an excellent service.’

Principaux clients

RWE/Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Limited


BP Plc


Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited and Moray Offshore Wind (West) Limited


E.ON UK Plc


North West Electricity Networks (UK) Limited


Inch Cape Offshore Limited


Gren Energy Limited


Bestinver Infra, FCR


Mabey Engineering (Holdings) Limited


Balfour Beatty


Mota-Engil Engenharia E Construção Africa


University of Manchester


M Group Services


Ithaca Energy plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Ithaca Energy plc on its £754m business combination with Eni S.p.A.’s UK upstream oil and gas business.
  • Advising two neighbouring offshore wind farms operated by the Ocean Winds global group on large, complex asset disposals.
  • Advising Bestinver in relation to the acquisition, together with its co-sponsor Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Co. Ltd, of the remaining equity interest in the project.

Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP advises on the full spectrum of infrastructure transactions, with a focus on private equity-backed M&A and complex financing structures. The team supports fund clients across asset classes including transport, digital infrastructure, utilities and energy transition, offering integrated corporate and finance expertise on cross-border mandates. Team head James MacArthur is a leading M&A practitioner who advises marquee funds and industry players on transactions spanning a wide range of core and core-plus assets. Ed Freeman is lauded as an ‘outstanding corporate partner’ and has recently led on major port infrastructure acquisitions, significant telecom investments, and social infrastructure transactions. Ben Thompson handles bespoke and complex infrastructure financings for a broad spectrum of sponsors and lenders, having joined the firm from Travers Smith LLP in May 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

James MacArthur


Autres avocats clés:

Ed Freeman; Ben Thompson


Les références

‘Team is very commercial and works like an extension of your own equity investment team, working like a true deal partner.’

‘Ed Freeman stands out to me as an outstanding corporate partner – he’s very commercial.’

‘Exceptional team, with great collaboration and attention to details when it matters. An extension of our own team.’

Principaux clients

Northleaf Capital


DigitalBridge


EQT Infrastructure


Fortress Investment Group


Class B creditors of Thames Water


Pictet Alternative Advisors


Stonepeak Partners


Macquarie Asset Management


InfraBridge


Terra Firma


iCON Infrastructure


Apollo


OTPP


THI Investments


Patrizia Infrastructure


Ancala Partners


Acteon Group Operations (UK) Limited


One Equity Partners


Buckthorn Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the Class B creditors in relation to ongoing financing matters in their debt position in respect of Thames Water.
  • Represented Northleaf Capital Partners in its acquisition of CCT Group, a leading tri-modal container port terminal business, from iCON Infrastructure Partners.
  • Advised InfraBridge, a leading infrastructure investment manager, on its agreement with Swiss Life Asset Managers for the acquisition of a co-controlling equity stake in, and investment into, Telecom Infrastructure Partners by Swiss Life.

Travers Smith LLP

Travers Smith LLP advises on high-value infrastructure M&A, drawing on cross-practice expertise to support funds and corporates across a wide range of assets, from fibre and transport to energy transition and social infrastructure. The team regularly handles public and private transactions, joint ventures, and portfolio acquisitions in the UK and Europe. Team head Spencer Summerfield advises on high-value public and private M&A, IPOs, and infrastructure asset transactions, with a strong focus on the technology, energy, and utilities sectors. Jonathan Walters acts for infrastructure funds and institutional investors on strategic acquisitions, minority investments, and exits involving energy transition assets, regulated utilities, and essential services businesses. Mohammed Senouci provides additional M&A and equity capital markets capabilities, while Ryan Ayrton has strengthened the firm’s infrastructure financing offering since joining from Watson Farley & Williams LLP in September 2024. Hugh Hutchison also comes recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Spencer Summerfield


Autres avocats clés:

Jonathan Walters; Mohammed Senouci; Ryan Ayrton; Hugh Hutchison


Les références

‘Commercial and focused.’

‘Jonathan Walters is very good.’

‘The team has a very hands-on, pragmatic approach, is very responsive and creative when it comes to solutions that need to be found.’

Principaux clients

Ancala Partners


Zegona Communications plc


Ancala Partners


Management of Edinburgh Airport


Macquarie Capital Principal Finance


Arjun Infrastructure Partners


Basalt Infrastructure


CVC DIF


Wavenet Group


Swisscom


Stifel


Indicor, LLC


Northleaf Capital Partners


Peel Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised long-standing client Ancala Partners on a number of transactions including the acquisition of a Solandeo, a fast-growing owner and operator of smart meters in Germany.
  • Advised Zegona Communications plc on its proposed acquisition of Vodafone Spain for an enterprise value of €5bn.
  • Advised management on the sale of a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport for £1.27bn to VINCI Airports, a VINCI Concessions subsidiary.

Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon LLP’s infrastructure group delivers comprehensive transactional support across key sectors including transport, energy, digital, and health. Operating from London, Bristol, and Edinburgh, the firm is active on high-value M&A and financings involving operational assets such as fibre networks, EV infrastructure, rail, and clean energy platforms. Camilla Usher-Clark leads the team and advises clients across M&A and fundraising mandates, with particular skill in renewable deals. Jonathan Eves is routinely sought out by investors and developers on asset acquisitions and disposals, while Rupert Weston is strong in the transport sector. Stuart McMillan co-leads the team from Scotland and is highly regarded for his skill in infrastructure financing. Graham Soar and Alex Lloyd also come recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Camilla Usher-Clark; Stuart McMillan


Autres avocats clés:

Jonathan Eves; Rupert Weston; Graham Soar; Alex Lloyd


Principaux clients

Bluefield Solar Income Fund


Greenvolt Group


European Energy UK Limited and European Energy PF Holdings 1 ApS


Atrato Onsite Energy Holdco Limited (ROOF Energy)


ESB


KIRKBI A/S


FirstGroup


Clean Energy Cap


GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited


Somerset Care


SSLP B.V.


Fern Fibre


AllPoints Fibre Networks


ENGIE New Ventures SAS


Electric Car Scheme


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised KIRKBI on its investment into Highview Power’s multi-billion-pound clean energy storage programme to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero.
  • Advised FirstGroup on two interconnected projects involving up to 1,000 electric buses, with a combined debt size exceeding £200m.
  • Advised Fern Fibre on a group restructuring of its fibre-to-the-premises infrastructure businesses involving the consolidation of the network businesses, infrastructure assets and retail businesses in Fern Fibre’s subsidiaries for the benefit of the Fern Fibre Group.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s infrastructure practice advises on complex M&A and financing across sectors including the energy transition, mobility, digital, and social infrastructure. The firm provides comprehensive support covering acquisitions, refinancings, regulatory matters, and commercial agreements for infrastructure investors and lenders. Leveraging longstanding experience regarding M&A, joint ventures and debt financings, Alex Carver leads the team alongside Jubilee Easo and Mukhtiar Tanda. Mark Dennison is singled out for the breadth of his asset knowledge and David Wyles is a key contact for a roster of prominent infrastructure funds. Peter Greenall also comes recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alex Carver; Jubilee Easo; Mukhtiar Tanda;


Autres avocats clés:

Mark Dennison; David Wyles; Peter Greenall;


Les références

‘Really good team to work with, with a guiding hand through the processes.’

‘Mark Dennison is a wonderful guide through documents and project risk.’

‘Good, solid all round expert experience.’

Principaux clients

AIP Management


Ancala Infrastructure


Arcus Infrastructure


Aviva


CoxAbengoa and Sojitz


DWS


Foresight


Greenvolt


Gresham House Energy Storage Holdings


Infracapital


Kraken Technologies Limited


NextEnergy


Peel NRE Renewables (IOM) Limited


Roads & Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA)


Schroders Greencoat


Semperian


Sodexo


Statera Energy


Swiss Life Asset Management


The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG)


Principaux dossiers


Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG advises sponsors, lenders and government entities on complex projects, with particular experience in digital infrastructure, energy storage, and clean energy technologies. Dominic Richardson, Nath Curtis and Gareth Baker co-lead the team. Richardson is retained by a strong roster of funds for investments in a variety of core and core-plus assets in the UK and overseas, while Curtis and Baker handle infrastructure financing and M&A respectively. Will Glover is highly active in the energy transition and provides counsel to financial sponsors looking to invest in energy and infrastructure assets. Alexandra Poynter provides experience in sectors such as nuclear, water, defence and digital infrastructure.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gareth Baker; Nath Curtis; Dominic Richardson


Autres avocats clés:

Will Glover; Alexandra Poynter


Les références

‘The team is well versed in the space giving comfort they know what the market positions are which delivers efficiencies.’

‘Being a smaller team they really focus on adding value and thinking outside the box. They work extra hard at building and maintaining the relationship.’

‘Gareth Baker as our relationship partner is outstanding and has regularly added value to deals we have been done.’

Principaux clients

Brockwell Holdings


Statkraft


Zenobe Blackhillock Borrower Limited


Green Climate Fund


Conrad Energy


TENT Holdings Limited


The Hyde Group


Atrato Onsite Energy Holdco Limited


UK Power Networks Services


AtmosClear Investments Ltd


HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Brockwell Holdings on acquisition of RNA-Energy
  • Advised UK Power Networks Services on its acquisition of SEEIT Sol Limited in a deal worth £90.8m
  • Advised Atrato Onsite Energy plc on the disposal of its portfolio of solar assets for c.£219m.

Ropes & Gray LLP

Ropes & Gray LLP supports major infrastructure investors and asset managers across the full deal lifecycle, including acquisitions, fund launches, refinancings and hybrid debt structures. The team is active across digital infrastructure, energy transition, transport and social assets, with recent mandates involving fibre rollouts, data centre platform financings, and industrials and logistics sectors M&A. Team head Paul Armstrong is a private equity expert who advises financial sponsors on investments across numerous infrastructure verticals. Tom Alabaster handles fund management and financing alongside private equity transactions, while Will Bryant leverages his real estate background on social infrastructure and logistics deals.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paul Armstrong


Autres avocats clés:

Tom Alabaster; Will Bryant; Alexander Robb; David Seymour; Chris Townsend; Sean Darling


Principaux dossiers


Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons advises on complex infrastructure M&A and secondary market transactions, alongside project, acquisition, and bond financings. With a strong public-private partnership focus, it also supports major government infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. Iain Duncan helms the practice and is notable for his cross-border advice. Andrew Petry provides astute infrastructure financing expertise and Juliet Reingold is a key point of contact to the firm’s sponsor, lender and public body clients. Waltter Kulvik advises a strong roster of infrastructure funds on acquisitions and disposals and Patrick Wallace is particularly active in the conventional power space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Iain Duncan


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Petry; Juliet Reingold; Waltter Kulvik; Patrick Wallace


Les références

‘Andrew Petry is the partner in charge with us, a partner with huge experience and a client friendly approach.’

‘Simmons and Simmons is an one stop shop business law firm, with any kind of competence that a potential client may seek.’

‘Great working team, very willing and available. Excellent technical team. Quick response to queries and requirements.

Principaux clients

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology


I-Environment Investments Limited


Ministry of Defence


Masdar


Next Energy Capital


BT


UK Government Investments


Legal and General


Gate Terminal BV


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised leading UAE renewable energy company Masdar on a major €3.2bn deal to acquire Greek renewables company Terna Energy.
  • Advised leading European energy operator ČEZ Group on a small modular reactor deal with Rolls-Royce.
  • Advised ATAŞ in relation to the $1.4bn financing of the Eurasia road tunnel project under the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Watson Farley & Williams LLP advises across the full infrastructure asset lifecycle, with expertise in M&A, project finance, and disputes. The firm handles complex, multi-layered debt structures and acts across transport, social, digital, and energy infrastructure, supported by a deep international bench of sector specialists. Group lead Andy Savage maintains an extensive practice spanning domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions across a range of infrastructure subsectors. Louise Mor is noted for her expertise in the transport sector and regularly advises on a wide array of infrastructure financings. Joe Levin acts for sponsors, multinationals, and lenders in the oil and gas space, while Chris Kilburn is active in the mining and minerals sector, currently engaged on major mandates across Africa.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andy Savage


Autres avocats clés:

Louise Mor; Joe Levin; Chris Kilburn


Principaux clients

Railways Pension Trustee Company Limited


Alpha Trains


ABN AMRO Bank N.V.


Kanadevia Inova


UCED


L&G NTR Clean Power (Europe) Fund


Vattenfall


RWE


TotalEnergies


Altamin Limited


Salutem LD Topco Limited


Salutem LD Topco II Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising global solar developer, Lightsource bp, on the sale of a portfolio of 58 operational assets to a consortium formed of Bluefield Solar Income Fund and GLIL Infrastructure for a total value of £220m.
  • Advising the Republic of Guinea on the $20bn Simandou project.
  • Advised Railways Pension Trustee Company Limited on its acquisition of a 25% interest in Verdis, the leading Nordic municipal waste collection operator, from Cube Infrastructure Managers.