Norton Rose Fulbright advises sponsors, lenders, funds, and governments across the full infrastructure asset lifecycle, with particular strength in cross-border M&A and financings. The team is recognised for its work regarding both core and emerging infrastructure assets, including energy, transport, and digital infrastructure, often acting on complex, first-of-its-kind transactions across Africa and other growth markets. Team head Stephen Rigby is a seasoned M&A practitioner with particular expertise in conventional and renewable energy transactions. Jason Moss is a key adviser to major energy investment managers, guiding clients through a range of battery storage and solar acquisitions. Nicolas Sirtoli oversees major company takeovers across the infrastructure sector, while Oliver Stacey is a go-to for digital infrastructure-related mandates, often working alongside Mark Maurice.
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Testimonials
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‘I have worked with the Norton Rose Fulbright team on several deals in the last year, including private M&A, capital markets fundraising and an AIM takeover. What strikes me about the team is the strong level of trust, respect and collaboration, particularly between senior and junior colleagues.’
'Specialists, strong commitment, facilty to tackle any legal issue.'
‘Stephen Rigby has provided consistently excellent support to our business over many years. He is a trusted voice around the board table on a range of matters.'
Key clients
- Brookfield
- OMERS
- Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
- Schroders Greencoat
- Hermes Infrastructure
- Tiger Infrastructure
- John Laing Infrastructure
- USS
- Good Energy Group
- BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A.
Work highlights
Advising Brookfield Asset Management on the £220m acquisition of Atrato Onsite Energy’s entire portfolio of solar assets.
Advising Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on a range of strategic activities as it focuses on investments in the energy transition including investment in one of the largest battery storage project in the UK and the acquisition of a consented solar PV plant.
Advising Zain Group on joint venture arrangements with Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. and TASC Towers Holding to form a $2.2bn independent tower company.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Stephen Rigby
Other key lawyers
Jason Moss; Nicolas Sirtoli; Oliver Stacey; Mark Maurice