The energy and infrastructure team at Linklaters LLP advises across the whole project lifecycle, from M&A and project development to financing, regulatory and procurement matters. The firm is at the forefront of key and emerging energy technologies, including battery storage, nuclear, and interconnector projects. Practice head Daniel Tyrer specialises in project development, finance and private equity transactions across EMEA and the CIS. Jeremy Gewirtz handles high-profile transactions, including equity investments and project financing, as well as regulatory investigations. Charlotte Morgan is highly experienced in project finance transactions and infrastructure projects, leading the firm’s UK Government offering on energy regulatory matters and interconnectors, transmission and CCUS projects. Maryam Adamji advises on power and nuclear project mandates, with a focus on low-carbon energy. James McLaren retired in April 2024.
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Key clients
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- bp
Work highlights
Advised the UK Government on all aspects of the Sizewell C nuclear project.
Advised bp on its £400m acquisition of the 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp.
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Practice head
Daniel Tyrer
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Gewirtz; Charlotte Morgan; Mark Russell; Francesca Matthews; Maryam Adamji; Rasha Sami