A&O Shearman leverages its transactional strength in cross-border projects across the traditional power, nuclear and renewables sectors. The team is led by Troy Edwards, who advises on the development of privately and publicly financed energy and infrastructure projects; Jocelyn Land, who specialises in infrastructure privatisations, acquisitions and refinancings; and Lorraine Bayliss, who assists export credit agencies in facilitating energy projects. Michael Diosi focuses on the energy transition, particularly hydrogen and the battery mineral value chain, while Chris Andrew acts for financiers and sponsors on conventional and low-carbon power projects. Xue Wang, who arrived from the firm’s Tokyo office in May 2024, and Alex Chenery bring experience advising both sponsors and lenders on major projects.
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Key clients
- Xlinks Ltd.
- Sizewell C
- Northvolt
- Whysol
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Uniper
Work highlights
Advised Xlinks on the development and financing of the Morocco-UK power project.
Advised Sizewell C Limited on all aspects of the multi-contract construction, delivery, and supply chain strategy for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant.
Advised Société Générale, UniCredit Group and Nordea Bank on the €224m financing for the development of outsourced water treatment and power distribution infrastructure supporting the Stegra green steel project in Boden, Sweden.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Troy Edwards; Jocelyn Land; Lorraine Bayliss
Other key lawyers
Michael Diosi; Chris Andrew; Xue Wang; Alex Chenery; Rachel O’Reilly