Global energy majors, governments, private capital investors, and financial institutions instruct Linklaters LLP‘ renewables practice for its expertise across project and acquisition finance and corporate transactions. The team covers the range of renewables assets, as well as batteries and CCUS projects, offering standout expertise in the onshore, offshore, and floating offshore wind sectors. Practice head Richard Ginks has deep experience in project finance and M&A deals within the sector. Richard Coar is a further notable expert on energy transition projects, particularly in the offshore wind, energy from waste, and CCUS segments. Francesca Matthews is a key contact for the development, financing, and acquisition of renewables projects. Maryam Adamji specialises in cross-border energy transition mandates, advising on key regulatory issues.
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Key clients
- Apollo Infrastructure
- Inch Cape Offshore Limited
- ENI UK / Liverpool Bay CCS
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Work highlights
Advised Apollo-managed funds on their agreement to invest in a 50% stake in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3.
Advising Inch Cape Offshore Limited on the development and financing of a greenfield offshore wind farm located off the east coast of Scotland with an initial capacity of up to 1GW.
Advised the lenders on the £3.6bn project financing of the East Anglia THREE offshore wind project.
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Practice head
Richard Ginks
Other key lawyers
Richard Coar; Francesca Matthews; Maryam Adamji; Isabella Albani