From financing and development to M&A, disputes and regulatory issues, Ashurst Perkins Coie boasts expertise across domestic and global wind, solar, waste, and battery storage projects. At the helm of the practice are Terry van Poortvliet and Katie Williams; Williams advises sponsors, lenders, and governments in Europe, Asia, and Africa on renewables finance and M&A, while van Poortvliet is an infrastructure project expert. Antony Skinner specialises in the development, financing, and M&A of renewable power projects, while Peter Grayson specialises in construction mandates related to renewable energy assets. Lindsey Bouchara is a project finance specialist with deep experience across wind, solar, biomass, and energy-from-waste facilities. Henry Stewart joined the firm from Watson Farley Williams in October 2026.
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- Antony Skinner is highly commercial and pragmatic. He is skilled at getting counterparties aligned and getting deals to close, and is invaluable when dealing with large bank groups.
- The renewables practice is excellent, and we've worked with them over many years. They are up to date with the market, both on industry aspects and financing, with excellent knowledge of what is possible in the current markets. The quality is very high throughout the levels of the team, and their fees are very reasonable for the service.
- The team has an end-to-end, practical understanding of modern clean energy projects, allowing them to provide commercial, proactive solutions rather than just identifying regulatory bottlenecks. They operate as a unified, cross-border unit, enabling them to effortlessly apply global best practices to local project challenges. By regularly representing sponsors, developers, and funders alike, they bring a highly balanced, pragmatic viewpoint that streamlines complex negotiations.
- Dallan Pitman is a standout partner. Strategic and commercially grounded advice: Dallan's advice is never purely academic; it is always commercial, focused on risk mitigation, and aligned with our broader investment goals. His prior experience in both the UK and Asia-Pacific markets gives him a sophisticated, global perspective on deal structuring. Seamless deal execution: He has a proven track record of successfully guiding clients through high-stakes transitions—from complex developer acquisitions to landmark, multi-GW joint ventures. His calm, solution-oriented approach in high-pressure negotiations ensures transactions reach a successful close smoothly. Leadership and team synergy: Dallan is not only a brilliant lead negotiator but also excels at coordinating multidisciplinary specialist teams (such as tax, regulatory, and competition), ensuring we receive a seamless, fully integrated service every time.
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Encyclis
- Foresight
- Low Carbon Group Limited
- NatWest
- Voltis
- Renalfa IPP
- SSE Pacifico
- SSE
- Sosteneo
Work highlights
Advising Low Carbon Limited on its c.£1bn equity and debt raise in connection with the investment in and development of Low Carbon as an Independent Power Producer.
Advised Encyclis on a full-scale carbon capture plant at an Energy-from-Waste facility.
Advised the lenders and hedge banks on the financing of a portfolio of biogas and biomethane infrastructure projects in operation or under development and construction in Poland.
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Practice head
Terry van Poortvliet; Katie Williams
Other key lawyers
Antony Skinner; Peter Grayson; Nicholas Hilder; Lindsey Bouchara; Henry Stewart