Comparative Guide
Mergers & Acquisitions
United Kingdom
Richard Butterwick, Sam Newhouse, Douglas Abernethy & Rebecca van Yperen
Latham & Watkins (London) LLP offers strong capabilities advising on transactions within the power, alternative energy and renewables segments, including M&A, project finance and development, and joint ventures. The firm also advises on a range of matters involving transmission and distribution, nuclear power generation and energy and battery storage assets. Conrad Andersen handles all aspects of infrastructure and energy acquisitions and financings, while Beatrice Lo specialises in complex corporate transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
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Testimonials
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- 'Collaboration with this team is very smooth and very much client-oriented. The availability of the team for any questions and the ability to go the extra mile is crucial, and sector expertise is always relevant and up to date.'
- 'Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking has been a key contact for our business. He knows the client well and understands its peculiarities to bring added value. He is a very good lawyer and he is able to find solutions and think out of the box.'
Key clients
- Apollo
- Trafigura
- RWE
- Igneo Infrastructure Partners
- EIG Partners
- HS Orka
- DWS Group
- Energy Capital Partners
- UK Infrastructure Bank
- KKR
Work highlights
Advised the commercial banks, Islamic financiers, and hedging banks on the $1.2bn refinancing of the Al Dur Independent Water and Power Project in Bahrain.
Advised GIC in respect of shareholder matters in connection with its investment, together with TPG Rise Climate, in Techem Group.
Other key lawyers
Conrad Andersen; Beatrice Lo; Seonaid Todisco; John Guccione; Tom Bartlett; Simon Tysoe; Clement Fondufe; Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking