DWF is geared to handle a broad spectrum of project finance and development mandates across both the renewable and conventional energy and utilities sectors. The practice is led by Brendan Slack, whose broad financing experience sees him receive instructions from an array of private equity funds, sovereigns, and energy investors. Darren Walsh‘s practice has a particular focus on the nuclear sector, while Jonathan Kirkwood’s portfolio of work spans wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
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Key clients
- National Westminster Bank plc
- Lombard North Central plc
- Santander UK Plc
- BT PLC
- STRABAG UK Limited
- Homes England
- Ryze Hydrogen
- Element 2 Hydrogen
- Enfinity Solar International
- Yemene Solar
- Doosan Power Systems SA
- Canary Wharf Group
Work highlights
Advising and supporting a syndicate (National Westminster Bank plc and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A) on the £130m term loan (including £50m accordion) relating to the financing of battery assets at various UK sites and ultimately owned by a listed energy focused PLC.
Acting as key legal advisor to STRABAG UK Limited on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme.
Advising Trident Ogx Congo SAU on the facility being provided by African Export-Import Bank for the development of a 7000sqkm oil field in the republic of Congo.
Practice head
Brendan Slack
Other key lawyers
Darren Walsh; Jonathan Kirkwood; Ewen Cairns; Michelle Headridge