Possessing a ‘great team composed of various experts’, Baker McKenzie LLP is recognised for its regulatory, development and commercial capabilities. Richard Blunt heads up the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure practice, which works with a host of international clients. Mike Webster has a wealth of experience advising project managers and sponsors on concession, procurement and EPC matters, and a growing body of work relating to gigaprojects in the Middle East. Andrew Hedges is praised for his ’enviable energy industry knowledge’, predominately focusing on clean energy and energy transition instructions. Philip Thomson has most recently advised on large-scale oil and gas and carbon capture projects, while Luka Lightfoot's financial acumen makes him key to a host of matters. Rhiannon Williams is also recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'They supported our UK entrance successfully. Although there were complex requirements, they did more than our expectation. They are great team composed of various experts with different backgrounds and have excellent leaders leading the team.’
‘Sincerity and dedication to commit the deadline of the deal.'
‘Sound technical knowledge. Good cross-departmental support. Collaborative approach.’
‘Andrew Hedges has enviable energy industry knowledge. He is able to explain complex legal issues in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner. Philip Thomson is approachable, experienced, and a safe pair of hands.'
Key clients
- Anaklia Development Consortium
- CGN Europe Energy Limited
- CLDN Cobelfret
- Corcel plc
- Cristal / AMIC / Tasnee
- Equinix Inc.
- Fiera Infrastructure
- Galp
- GASTRADE S.A.
- GE Renewables
Work highlights
Advising Uniper on its alternative energy project regarding the establishment a production facility for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Advised Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH) and the project company San Juan Cruise Port LLC (SJCP) on the successful closing of the Public-Private Partnership Agreement (PPP Agreement) for the San Juan Cruise Port, Puerto Rico and the USD 187m project debt financing for the initial investment phase in the San Juan Cruise Port.
Assisting Ma'aden in relation to the development of the process plants and related infrastructure for its Phosphate 3 expansion project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Lawyers
Practice head
Richard Blunt
Other key lawyers
Mike Webster; Andrew Hedges; Philip Thomson; Luka Lightfoot; Rhiannon Williams