Baker McKenzie

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.