White & Case LLP‘s energy team draws on its ’deep sectoral expertise and international reach’ to advise on CCGT, nuclear, interconnector, data centre, and transmission and distribution projects. The team is praised for its ‘excellence’ and ’commercial pragmatism’ in supporting clients across all the full project lifecycle, from development and financing to regulation, construction, M&A, joint ventures and dispute resolution. Practice head Mukund Dhar is an all-encompassing energy specialist, advising across established and emerging markets, with a focus on scaling critical power infrastructure in Central Asia and Africa. Regulatory specialist Lis Blunsdon is experienced in conventional power matters across transmission, distribution and downstream, and is particularly skilled in route-to-market arrangements and corporate PPAs. A specialist in construction and engineering-related disputes in the energy sector, David Robertson is noted for his ‘legal acumen’ and ’industry knowledge’.
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‘The firm's in-depth knowledge of this specialist area sets it apart.’
'White & Case's team has deep sectoral expertise, international reach, and strategic advisory capabilities.'
'Their lawyers have demonstrated not only technical legal excellence but also commercial pragmatism, which was critical in resolving the disputes in our power sector transactions and arbitrations.'
'David Robertson stands out for a rare combination of legal acumen, strategic clarity, and deep industry knowledge—particularly in the nuclear and broader power sector.'
'What differentiates David Robertson from many peers is his ability to engage with a technically complex subject matter and distil it into legally sound and commercially actionable advice. He is uniquely capable of identifying risks before they materialise and of managing them effectively when they do.'
'In working with David Robertson, what has been most valued is his calm and methodical approach under pressure, his responsiveness, and his ability to align legal strategy with business objectives. He brings a level of personal commitment and consistency that instils confidence not only internally but also when facing regulators, counterparties, and tribunals.'
Key clients
- West Burton Energy
- Ministry of Finance and Electricity Company of Ghana
- Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Investments and International Trade, Government of Uzbekistan
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Practice head
Mukund Dhar
Other key lawyers
David Robertson; Michael Watson; Lis Blunsdon; Caroline Miller Smith; Kamilla Azamat; Richard Hill