Richard Todd > Slaughter and May > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Slaughter and May’s power practice covers corporate M&A, financing, projects, dispute resolution, and regulatory advice across all asset classes, including nuclear power, gas-fired generation, electricity storage and distribution, low carbon hydrogen, and power with carbon capture and storage (CCS). The team is jointly led by Hywel Davies and Michael Corbett, both known for their broad expertise in public and private M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings within the energy sector. Azadeh Nassiri‘s financing expertise covers development, equity, and corporate financings, while Richard Todd assists sponsors, developers, and funds with concession agreements and joint ventures. Other key figures include Oly Moir, who focuses on international projects in M&A, corporate matters, and emerging technologies in the power sector, and Daniel Mewton, who handles both contentious and non-contentious power-related projects.

Jointly led by Michael Corbett and Hywel Davies, Slaughter and May’s infrastructure, energy, and natural resources team advises on complex transactions in the renewables sector, covering corporate M&A, financing, projects, dispute resolution, and regulatory advice. The team excels in handling renewable energy generation projects, encompassing green hydrogen, offshore and onshore wind, solar, and bioenergy with carbon capture. Azadeh Nassiri is a key contact for offshore windfarm projects, where he is regularly supported by international energy and infrastructure projects specialist Richard Todd. Daniel Mewton advises on both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen and offshore wind energy.

Slaughter and May’s environment and climate change practice is well placed to advise on high-value corporate deals within the clean energy space. The team stands out for its environmental risk work across air, water, and land-based work, as well as within the energy sector, spanning renewables, and oil and gas. The team is headed up by Samantha Brady, who specialises in the environmental aspects of land and property-related matters. Richard Todd stands out for his work advising clients across a range of climate and environment-related matters, and is particularly noted for his green hydrogen work. Richard Keczkes, the firm’s head of planning, and Helena Cameron – who regularly supports the team on large transactions – are also recommended.

Situated within the firm’s wider infrastructure and energy  practice, the ‘knowledgeable and technically excellent’ non-contentious construction team at Slaughter and May is well equipped to handle procurement and structuring, financings, and design and build contracts in the real estate, sports, and leisure sectors. Tom Inker spearheads the construction team, advising on hydrogen production facilities and significant professional services fit-outs. Richard Todd advises on significant vaccine manufacturing plant developments, while Chloe Halloran assists with advising on acquisitions in the sports sector. Caitlin Bergan-Gander is another highly active member of the team advising on significant luxury redevelopments. John Nevin is also recommended.

Slaughter and May boasts a ‘multidisciplinary approach with individual lawyers who are able to provide top class advice across a range of specialist areas’, handling cutting-edge energy and infrastructure projects both in the UK and abroad. With the energy transition as a key focus, the firm’s portfolio includes hydrogen, CCUS, and renewable energy ventures. Additionally, it remains deeply involved in the financing and development of social, digital, and transport infrastructure projects. Team head Michael Corbett has a broad practice that includes M&A, financing, development and regulatory expertise. Co-head Hywel Davies has recently advised on water, carbon capture, and nuclear projects, while Richard Todd is chiefly recognised for his work in the renewables space. Oly Moir is well-positioned to act across the entire project value chain and advises a host of strategics, sponsors and financial institutions.