Tax Disputes
United Kingdom
06 October 2025
Characterised by its ‘high level of services and responsiveness’, Baker McKenzie advises sponsors, lenders, and governments on complex, cross-border projects spanning the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. The team is particularly active on energy transition and first-of-a-kind mandates, with expertise across development, finance, and procurement. Leveraging its global platform, the firm is also well positioned to handle multi-jurisdictional project disputes and concession-based structures, including PPPs and BOTs. Team head Richard Blunt is well-equipped to advise on both greenfield and brownfield matters. Mike Webster brings deep expertise in mining and energy projects across Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe, while Philip Thomson is a go-to for the commercial and financing aspects of conventional and renewable energy assets. Rhiannon Williams advises on mining project development and commercial matters, and Luka Lightfoot is recognised for his infrastructure finance capabilities.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The firm is characterised by its high level of services and responsiveness. The calibre of the partners and associates of the firm stands out. It is a trustworthy firm having the ability to deliver results with professionalism, integrity and efficiency.’
‘Mike Webster is a remarkable professional. Mike has an incredible depth of experience and intellect and most importantly understands our business needs. He stands out and provides high quality practical and innovative advice.'
‘The team has a wide range of experience and expertise in all areas of project development as well as project finance. We have found them to be incredibly responsive and helpful to our business.’
‘A large firm with an impressive ability to cover many different fields of law.’
‘Philip Thomson is a very supportive and knowledgeable partner in the field of LNG.’
‘Provided excellent advice in complex/first of a kind projects which involve multiple workstreams. They are particularly great in covering interfaces between various components of the project and provide a holistic and integrated service.'
Key clients
- Anaklia Development Consortium
- CGN Europe Energy Limited
- Cobelfret
- Cristal / AMIC / Tasnee
- Fiera Infrastructure
- GASTRADE S.A.
- GE Renewables
- Global Ports Holding Plc
- Gunvor Group
- INA
- Infrared Capital Partners
- ING Bank
Work highlights
Continuing to assist Ma'aden in relation to its Phosphate 3 expansion project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Advised MEDLOG, the global logistics and supply chain provider owned by global shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, on entering into a public private partnership with the General Authority of Land and Dry Ports (GALDP) to develop a cutting-edge dry port and logistics center in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt.
Advised on the development and financing of an innovative wind and solar renewable energy portfolio financing for Burgenland Energie AG.
Practice head
Richard Blunt
Other key lawyers
Mike Webster; Philip Thomson; Rhiannon Williams; Luka Lightfoot