Juliet Reingold > Simmons & Simmons > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Led by Iain Duncan, Simmons & Simmons’ London-based power team provides comprehensive advice to sponsors, governments, and regulators on various power projects within the UK and globally. The team assists with power purchase and supply agreements, electricity generation and distribution issues, and electricity trading arrangements. In the nuclear power sector, it is noted for assisting the UK Government with infrastructure projects and major transactions. Juliet Reingold is a pivotal contact for nuclear power work – covering regulatory matters, acquisitions, and decommissioning – while Patrick Wallace’s broad practice covers transmission, supply, and distribution matters. Alex Blomfield and Marc Fèvre specialise in the development, construction, and financing of energy and infrastructure projects on a global scale, while Andrew Petry advises on complex financing and project development in the power and infrastructure space. Simon Kenolty is another key contact for PPPs and concession agreements. In June 2023, Serra Tar left the practice to join Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.

‘An exceptionally skilled team delivering outstanding performance and wide industry coverage‘, Simmons & Simmons acts for international energy companies and infrastructure-focused funds on M&A, joint ventures, disposals and brownfield financings, showcasing particular strength in energy transition and digital infrastructure deals. Iain Duncan heads the practice. Andrew Petry is noted as an ‘experienced partner with wide coverage and impeccable skills’, who works with a range of lenders, borrowers and developers. Juliet Reingold is well versed in PPP/PFI projects and boasts close connections to a number of public bodies and multinational strategics. Corinne Noel also comes recommended.

‘An exceptionally skilled team made of professionals delivering outstanding performance and wide industry coverage’, Simmons & Simmons is well-versed in domestic and international energy and infrastructure projects, including PPPs. UK energy head Iain Duncan is highly regarded for his mining and minerals expertise. Juliet Reingold is the key figure in the practice for PPP advice, while the ‘highly experienced’ Andrew Petry is praised for his ‘wide coverage and impeccable skills’ concerning conventional and renewable energy sources, as well as digital and transport infrastructure. Patrick Wallace draws on over thirty-years of experience advising a wide range of clients on project finance and development issues, while Adam Cooper chiefly focuses on international energy projects from a finance and development angle. Samuel Chapman is a crucial supporting presence on a number of mandates. Serra Tar left the firm to join Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in June 2023.