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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP’s ‘dynamic, approachable and commercially astute’ energy and infrastructure team advises utilities, investors, sponsors and developers on matters involving power generation, transmission and infrastructure assets globally. The team has particular strength in clean energy and nuclear project finance, M&A and PPAs. Practice head Evan Stergoulis is experienced in financing, development, acquisitions and disposals across the energy segment. Ravinder Sandhu is a specialist in wind power and OFTO disposal, while Albert Yu is recognised for his ’profound understanding’ of the sector and his work on project finance and development as well as joint ventures and M&A. Adam Smith specialises in finance and M&A matters. Jon Thursby arrived from the firm’s Singapore office in September 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A dynamic, approachable and commercially astute team. Working with the Orrick team fills you with confidence, knowing you will get the deal across the line with the team alongside you.’

  • ‘Ravinder Sandhu has an in-depth knowledge of the UK OFTO market, unmatched by any other lawyer I have encountered. She builds a relationship with the client, and you know you can fully trust her advice - you want her on your side of the deal table. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ravinder.’

  • ‘Highly skilled lawyers who are always responsive and proactive. They have a great understanding of the legal landscape within energy, and I was specifically impressed by their commercial understanding in negotiations with counterparties.’

  • ‘Albert Yu is a brilliant lawyer and he possesses a profound understanding of the sector. He is extremely professional and efficient in all engagements, delivers on time and is not afraid to share his knowledge.’'Alfred Weightman — knowledgeable and had a good understanding of what was needed.  Worked well with us to get the deal completed. '

Key clients

  • Atradius
  • AXA
  • BlackRock Renewable Power Group
  • Bluefloat Energy
  • Capricorn Energy
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • Corio
  • Credendo
  • Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • EDF
  • EIFO
  • Eksfin

Work highlights

Advising the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board for the Sizewell C nuclear power project in Suffolk, England in relation to licensing & regulatory, financing, and general legal matters.
Advised Microsoft on the largest clean energy purchase agreement in history, with Microsoft and Brookfield collaborating to deliver 10.5GW of new renewable capacity between 2026 and 2030 in the U.S. and Europe.
Advised Seagreen Wind Energy Limited on its sale of the transmission assets of the Seagreen Phase 1 offshore wind farm to Seagreen Phase 1 OFTO Project Limited.

Practice head

Evan Stergoulis

Other key lawyers

Ravinder Sandhu; Albert Yu; Adam Smith; Jon Thursby; Simon Alsey; Alfred Weightman; Craig Bruce