Richard Todd > 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’.

Slaughter and May engages in complex, large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, including high-stakes “bet the farm” ventures, large stadiums, and fit-out projects. Tom Inker, the head of construction, focuses on extensive projects such as football stadiums and significant infrastructure asset sales and acquisitions. Richard Todd brings expertise in the engineering, construction, and operation and maintenance aspects of major international and domestic projects. Associate Chloe Halloran contributes to the group with her work on large-scale construction projects and significant fit-out works, with particular proficiency in FIDIC contracts.

Active on large and high profile international work with the quality and capability to undertake novel, complex mandates, Slaughter and May‘s infrastructure team continues to make a strong impression on the market with a wide coverage of asset types. Although Michael Corbett helms the infrastructure practice, his focus on M&A allows Azadeh Nassiri to lead a large number of financing and development matters, with a strong and well-rounded understanding of the project financing piece and working on substantial energy builds, including one of the world’s largest vertically-integrated green hydrogen projects in Namibia. Steven Galbraith leverages over 30 years of experience to competently guide financial institutions, private equity enterprises and governments on a range of infrastructure developments, most notably oil and gas, while Richard Todd lends considerable critical regulatory knowledge to a range of projects. Samay Shah is also recommended.

Slaughter and May‘s corporate specialists Andrew Jolly and Mark Zerdin jointly head the sports team, which frequently advises high-profile investors seeking to acquire and invest in top-tier football clubs in England and Europe. The firm also leverages its expertise across data protection, competition law, disputes and IP to assist clients across a diverse range of sports, including F1, rugby, and cycling to name a few. Jolly is a key name to note for football clubs seeking advice on player transfers, while Zerdin frequently works on commercial contracts concerning media companies acquiring the rights to broadcast world competitions. Richard Todd, Jane Edwarde and Tom Inker advise on large-scale stadium construction projects in the worlds of football and cricket.