Recognised for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the sector’, Ashurst advises on the full array of national and cross-border energy projects, acting on project finance, development, transactions and regulatory mandates regarding high-value conventional generation, peaker, nuclear, battery storage and interconnector projects. The ’impactful’ team also supports procurers, sponsors, lenders and contractors in dispute resolution. The practice is led by Michael Burns, who is experienced in M&A, capital raises and joint ventures in conventional energy and the energy transition. Sonny Udovicic is noted for her work in complex energy project financing structures, acting for financiers, borrowers and sponsors. Gaby Jones has expertise across project development and M&A in the UK and Nordics, while Katie Williams advises on transactions spanning project development, financing and M&A. Quentin Robinson supports clients across the full project and asset lifecycle in the energy transition sector.
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Practice head

Michael Burns; Terry Van Poortvliet

Other key lawyers

Sonny Udovicic; Gaby Jones; Katie Williams; Quentin Robinson; Samuel Outtridge