Burges Salmon LLP’s infrastructure group delivers comprehensive transactional support across key sectors including transport, energy, digital, and health. Operating from London, Bristol, and Edinburgh, the firm is active on high-value M&A and financings involving operational assets such as fibre networks, EV infrastructure, rail, and clean energy platforms. Camilla Usher-Clark leads the team and advises clients across M&A and fundraising mandates, with particular skill in renewable deals. Jonathan Eves is routinely sought out by investors and developers on asset acquisitions and disposals, while Rupert Weston is strong in the transport sector. Stuart McMillan co-leads the team from Scotland and is highly regarded for his skill in infrastructure financing. Graham Soar and Alex Lloyd also come recommended.
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Key clients
- Bluefield Solar Income Fund
- Greenvolt Group
- European Energy UK Limited and European Energy PF Holdings 1 ApS
- Atrato Onsite Energy Holdco Limited (ROOF Energy)
- ESB
- KIRKBI A/S
- FirstGroup
- Clean Energy Cap
- GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited
- Somerset Care
- SSLP B.V.
- Fern Fibre
Work highlights
Advised KIRKBI on its investment into Highview Power’s multi-billion-pound clean energy storage programme to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero.
Advised FirstGroup on two interconnected projects involving up to 1,000 electric buses, with a combined debt size exceeding £200m.
Advised Fern Fibre on a group restructuring of its fibre-to-the-premises infrastructure businesses involving the consolidation of the network businesses, infrastructure assets and retail businesses in Fern Fibre's subsidiaries for the benefit of the Fern Fibre Group.
Practice head
Camilla Usher-Clark; Stuart McMillan
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Eves; Rupert Weston; Graham Soar; Alex Lloyd