Gowling WLG is well-equipped to handle the full lifecycle of infrastructure transactions, spanning public and private M&A, private equity, and financing deals. Leadership responsibilities are divided between Dominic Richardson, who regularly handles instructions from the shipping, rail, and water sectors; and Gareth Baker, who fronts the practice's energy offering. Will Glover focuses his practice on M&A transactions and joint ventures. Elizabeth Williams is a key port of call for clients in the defence and aviation sectors.
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- Ally Poynter has made the process seamless and accessible throughout in an area that is not 100% familiar to me, making the interactions simple and feel like a long-standing relationship even though this is our first interaction. She has a naturally empathetic style.
- The team has demonstrated effortless subject matter knowledge delivered in a very accessible manner, making the process of engagement both pragmatic (in terms of advice received) and enjoyable to engage with.
Key clients
- Pioneer Point Partners LLP
- Harmony Energy Income Trust plc
- Island Green Power Limited
- Eelpower Limited
- Frontier Power Ltd
- Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust plc
- UAB E Energy Invest
- Guardian Infrastructure Management Inc
- Zzoomm Group
- Rigby Group PLC
- Aberdeen Investcorp Infrastructure Partners
- Investec
- P3 Logistic Parks
Work highlights
Advised Harmony Energy Income Trust plc on its recommended contested takeover by funds managed by Foresight Group LLP.
Advised the founders of Island Green Power, on their full exit from the business through the sale of their remaining combined 50% stake in the business to Macquarie Asset Management, via its managed funds.
Advised Eelpower Energy, on its participation in a platform, established with leading international infrastructure investor Equitix, Australia’s Aware Super, and the UK’s National Wealth Fund.
Practice head
Dominic Richardson; Gareth Baker
Other key lawyers
Will Glover; Elizabeth Williams; Jonathan Brufal