Ashurst has a strong track record advising on the fundraising, structuring and formation of infrastructure funds with a focus on sustainability. The team is active in the green transition and ESG space, assisting sponsors with new strategies outside of their core products in this sector. Practice head Nick Goddard is a trusted advisor to leading fund sponsors and investors, while Piers Warburton is well-versed in the full spectrum of investment funds matters. Nicola Hopkins regularly instructs investors on co-investments and GP-led secondaries.
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Key clients
- Equitix Investment Management Ltd
- Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
- Altor Equity Partners
- Agilitas Private Equity
- Axiom Equity Capital Partners LLP
- Foresight Group
- Northcote Equity
Work highlights
Advised Altor on the establishment of the ACT I €1.1bn green transition private equity fund, which is a key fundraising in Europe's ESG space.
Advising Equitix in relation to the establishment of Equitix UK Electricity Storage Fund.
Advised Northcote on the establishment of its maiden private equity fund.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Nick Goddard
Other key lawyers
Piers Warburton; Nicola Hopkins