Hogan Lovells International LLP maintains a prominent position on some of the most strategically significant and technically complex infrastructure and energy transition projects in the UK. The team is particularly active on mandates that align with the UK’s net zero ambitions, advising across the full project lifecycle from development and financing through to operational phases. Its practice also extends internationally, with London serving as a hub for cross-border mandates in both developed and emerging markets. Tobias Faber sits as global department head. Andrew Gallagher is valued by clients for his ability to oversee project finance instructions across all infrastructure subsectors, while Scott Tindall maintains a global practice spanning both project finance and development. Andrew Shaw advises sponsors, funds and developers on conventional and renewable energy builds, while Arun Velusami is highly experienced in acting on mandates across Africa. Mark Nash also comes recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Hogan Lovells are one of few legal firms that provide us with access to the key disciplines where we require expertise - PFI, restructuring and litigation.’
‘We work with Scott Tindall and Andrew Gallagher, both of whom provide us with first class service and insight in the specialist area of PFI financing.’
'The way that the team works across disciplines is seamless, meaning we were able to get the experts we needed when we needed them.'
'Andrew Gallagher was brilliant at understanding our needs and making sure he brought the best of Hogan Lovells into the team at the right time. Scott Tindall was great technically in supporting the process.'
'Timely responses, intricate knowledge of the sector and the risks facing the sector. Ability to make connections across the business and tie that into advice.'
Key clients
- National Wealth Fund
- The Crown Estate
- Government of Dubai
- Rolls-Royce
- Enterprise Power
- Encavis Asset Management AG
- Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
- ProMarks
Work highlights
Advised National Wealth Fund on all aspects of a £300m project financing to Highview Power in connection with its development of a novel 300MWh liquid air energy storage facility.
Advised Rolls-Royce Submarine as sole legal counsel on the £9bn “Unity” contract, playing a central role in negotiating and concluding the Unity contract and ancillary arrangements.
Advising The Crown Estate on both of the UK’s “Track 1” CCUS projects – the bp-led Northern Endurance Partnership’s East Coast Cluster project and the Eni-led HyNet North West project - and Harbour Energy’s £7bn “Track 2” Viking CCUS project in the Southern North Sea, off the cost of Humberside in the UK.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Tobias Faber
Other key lawyers
Andrew Gallagher; Scott Tindall; Andrew Shaw; Arun Velusami; Mark Nash