Led by finance specialist Rob Marsh, Norton Rose Fulbright‘s London team regularly advises on blockbuster mergers, complex company takeovers, and asset portfolio investments across a plethora of traditional, clean energy and digital infrastructure and energy asset types. The group acts on behalf of multinational corporates, funds, major industry players, and governmental bodies, with far reaching geographical coverage which is especially concentrated in developing markets in Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. The ’exceptional’ Stephen Rigby continues to advise a host of top-end clients, well-versed in M&A, private equity transactions, and restructurings. Jon Perry advises on a number of transport project investments both domestically and overseas, while Oliver Stacey‘s recent workload includes major telecom acquisitions and investment deals in African markets. Both recently promoted to partner, Andrew Davies’ broad corporate practice encompasses energy, transport and real estate assets, while Nari Ertem is particularly noted for her cross-border M&A capabilities.
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‘The team is fantastic - from top to bottom they are knowledgeable and supportive. They are genuinely warm and friendly, show real depth of expertise and are a pleasure to work with. I was particularly struck by the level of trust between partners and senior associates. They have clearly developed a strong culture working together for several years.’
‘Stephen Rigby is exceptional. He feels like an extension of our board - he knows our business inside out and is completely trusted by our directors to offer pragmatic advice and support.’
‘Good breadth of expertise, consistent approach to high client service, pragmatic approach.’
‘Unparalleled client service.'
‘Stephen Rigby has been our partner for a considerable length of time. He is very considered and sensible. Commercial as well as being a good lawyer.’
Key clients
- Absa Bank Limited
- AMG Pension Fund
- Balfour Beatty
- European Investment Bank
- Quinbrook
- Ministry of Finance of Angola
- Hellenic Republic Development Fund
- Hermes Investment Management
- John Laing Infrastructure
- Africa Finance Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised the Global Partnership for Ethiopia and its operating subsidiary, Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications on a landmark deal to bring affordable internet, reliable mobile connectivity, and technology access throughout Ethiopia.
- Advised Infinity Power in connection with its acquisition of the entire shareholding of Lekela Power, an Africa-based wind power platform, from a consortium led by Actis and Mainstream funds.
- Advised Tiger, the specialist in growth capital for middle market infrastructure, in relation to the sale by its majority-owned subsidiary, Rural Broadband Solutions Holdings Limited, of the entire issued share capital of Secure Web Services Limited and Cadence Networks Limited to Voneus Limited and its joint venture with Macquarie, Israel Infrastructure Fund and Global Connectivity.
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Practice head
Rob Marsh
Other key lawyers
Stephen Rigby; Jon Perry; Oliver Stacey; Andrew Davies; Nari Ertem