Hywel Davies > Slaughter and May > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Slaughter and May’s practice is known for its abilities advising on the full gamut of projects across the energy space. It is co-headed by Michael Corbett and Hywel Davies and advises on the acquisition, financing and development of key projects spanning the sector, including solar PV, battery storage, offshore wind and green hydrogen, with which the team has a focus on the African market. Additionally, the team is equipped to assist with regulatory matters, particularly regarding new nuclear, carbon capture and storage. ‘Absolute superstar’ Oly Moir stands out for his capabilities handling large-scale projects in international contexts and Richard Todd is also noted for his ‘deep experience in project finance’. Another noteworthy individual is Daniel Mewton, who is described as ‘the most exceptional associate’.

Known as a ‘very strong team with superb communication and commercial advice’, Slaughter and May handles large-scale transactions and projects arising out of the oil & gas sectors and remains particularly strong on corporate M&A matters. Hywel Davies leads the team, with his practice emphasising both public and private M&A, and joint ventures in the sector. Project finance expert Steven Galbraith is another important point of contact.

With its entrenched reputation for high-end M&A across a host of sectors, Slaughter and May has a strong focus on the infrastructure market, with digital and renewable assets forming the cornerstone of the blockbuster deals it regularly advises on. The depth and breadth of the practice’s bench allows the team to advise on large-scale transactions for global industry titans, advising on holding company sales, business reorganisations and carve-outs that require integral corporate, financing, and construction expertise.  Considerable global reach is also displayed through the team’s advice in energy deals across India, Africa and notably the Middle East – a jurisdiction where the group advised Blackrock on a multi-billion dollar equity stake in Saudi Aramco. Team head Michael Corbett is an M&A specialist, boasting impressive credentials overseeing complex cross-border transactions initiated by infrastructure and energy funds and strategics, as well as wielding a wealth of experience dealing with governmental and public bodies. Hywel Davies advises on a wide array of M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, with a strong focus on energy and infrastructure mandates in Europe. Oly Moir has shown an impressive level of activity over recent months, working on mandates for a number of the team’s key clients, with a far-reaching skillset that is especially concentrated on traditional and renewable energies. Iain McCann and Daniel Mewton also come recommended.