Dentons‘ projects team is recognised for its regulatory expertise and broad experience across the conventional, renewable and alternative energy sectors, both in the UK and internationally. The firm is a trusted advisor to government and public sector bodies on the energy market reform and also advises private sector clients on regulatory, project financing, development and energy trading matters. The ’proactive and hands-on team’ is co-led by Charles Wood, who focuses on market reform and regulation, commercial contracts and project development, and John Inglis, a specialist in international project finance in emerging markets. Claudia Thomas and Graham Richmond are further key contacts.
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Testimonials
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‘The team was very proactive and hands-on throughout the deal.’
‘Thomas Collier was sharp and good at dealing with sensitive negotiations with our counterparty. Mark Cheney was always measured.’
Key clients
- Bp
- Centrica
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- EDF
- Fortescue Future Industries and Actis
- JBIC
- Masdar
- National Wealth Fund
- Vitol
Work highlights
Advise the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements.
Advising the lenders in providing multi sourced financing to a consortium of Sumitomo Corporation, Shikoku Electric Power Company Inc, Korea Southern Power Company and Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation on its winning bid to develop and finance Qatar's 2,400MW Facility E independent water and power project in Ras Abu Fontas.
Advising Pale Blue Dot on the c. £4bn+ Acorn Carbon Capture & Storage project in Scotland.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Charles Wood; John Inglis
Other key lawyers
Lucille de Silva; Christopher McGee Osborne; Mark Cheney; Thomas Collier; Colm Ó hUiginn; Claudia Thomas; Carolyn Burns; Claudia Thomas; Graham Richmond