Recognised for its ‘strong legal knowledge’, Simmons & Simmons leverages its cross-border capabilities to advise sponsors, governments and regulators on project finance and development, power purchase agreements and energy supply and trading arrangements. The team, led by Iain Duncan, is particularly active in the CCGT market and nuclear projects. Andrew Petry and Simon Kenolty are project finance specialists, while Patrick Wallace brings broad transactional experience across the power sector. Juliet Reingold is a standout PPP and infrastructure lawyer, particularly in the nuclear space. The team was strengthened by the arrival of construction specialists Trevor Cosgrove from Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Marianne Toghill from Clifford Chance LLP. Transactional expert Waltter Kulvik joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in October 2024. Alex Blomfield is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Impressive ability to swiftly adapt to changes and challenges throughout the engagement, backed by their strong legal knowledge and strategic advice.'
'Their project management skills ensured seamless coordination, contributing to lightening our workload and always giving us visibility on next steps and imminent tasks.’
‘As leading practitioners within their respective fields, we have appreciated the contributions of all of Iain Duncan, Sarah Barin and Waltter Kulvik. Their strategic insight and professionalism have been invaluable. They have provided clear and innovative solutions.’
'Juliet Reingold gave steady confidence.'
Key clients
- Stone City Energy B.V.
- ČEZ Group
- UK Crown Commercial Service
- Harbin Electric Corporation
- Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co.KG
- Électricité de France S.A.
- Nebras PowerQ.P.S.C
- QuWatt B.V.
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Globeleq
Work highlights
Advised Stone City Energy, EDF, Nebras and Siemens Energy on the €1.3bn development and financing of a 1.56GW CCGT plant in Uzbekistan which includes two shari’ah compliant funding tranches and the funding by four DFIs and two ECAs.
Advised leading European energy operator ČEZ Group on a small modular reactor deal with Rolls-Royce.
Advised Harbin Electric Corporation on the negotiation and implementation of the turnkey engineering, design, procurement and construction contracts for the Rumah II and Nairyah II greenfield combined cycle gas-fired power projects in Saudi Arabia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Iain Duncan
Other key lawyers
Juliet Reingold; Joanne Elson; Andrew Petry; Simon Kenolty; Patrick Wallace; Trevor Cosgrove; Marianne Toghill; Waltter Kulvik; Sarah Barin