Ashurst advises institutional investors, asset managers, and infrastructure funds on complex cross-border transactions spanning the full asset spectrum. The practice is particularly active across digital and energy transition infrastructure, including fibre rollouts, data centres, and renewables. With strong expertise in both M&A and finance, the team regularly acts on acquisitions, joint ventures, and portfolio refinancings across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Jason Radford leads the team and works closely with prominent industry players on a broad range of corporate transactions, demonstrating deep expertise across diverse asset classes. Co-head Michael Burns is a highly regarded M&A specialist and is particularly active in the energy transition space, where he regularly advises major energy transition funds. Gaby Jones is frequently engaged on European deals and is a go-to adviser for transactions involving underlying PFI contracts, while Dallan Pitman has a strong track record in the renewables sector. Laura Ho contributes substantial expertise in infrastructure finance.
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Key clients

  • Equitix
  • EP UK Investments Ltd
  • Deutsche Bank
  • BlackRock
  • Société Générale
  • Greenvolt
  • VTTI
  • Qair International
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • Brookfield

Work highlights

Advised the selling consortium on the sale of UK electricity network operator, Electricity North West, to Iberdrola S.A., at an enterprise value of €5 billion.
Advised the lenders in connection with Brookfield's €6.1 billion acquisition of the listed shares of the French company Neoen under simplified public offer.
Advised VTTI on its agreement with Ancala to acquire its 50% shareholding of Dragon LNG Group Limited, the owner of a major onshore import terminal for the supply of liquefied natural gas to the UK market.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Corporate and M&A

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Jason Radford; Michael Burns

Other key lawyers

Gaby Jones; Dallan Pitman; Laura Ho; Aaron Shute; Helen Jones