Gowling WLG is active across the full lifecycle of major energy and infrastructure projects, with strong capabilities in development, procurement, and financing. The team regularly advises on transport, defence, and nuclear mandates, as well as energy transition projects involving battery storage, hydrogen, and solar. A further area of notable experience is social infrastructure and complex PPP arrangements. Nath Curtis and Dominic Richardson co-lead the team from London and Birmingham respectively. Curtis is noted for his project finance work in the energy transition, while Richardson is acclaimed for his broad asset knowledge spanning transport, social infrastructure, civil infrastructure, and utilities. Elizabeth Williams is a go-to in the practice for defence sector work. Jonathan Brufal advises public and private sector clients on project delivery matters and Alexandra Poynter is skilled in procurement and contract drafting and negotiations. Stephen Kenny and Andrew Newbery retired in 2024.
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Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Elizabeth Williams
Elizabeth Williams
Practice head

Nath Curtis; Dominic Richardson

Other key lawyers

Elizabeth Williams; Jonathan Brufal; Gareth Baker; Alexandra Poynter; Michael Jack