Addleshaw Goddard‘s renewables practice specialises in energy M&A, project development and finance, planning, and regulation. Rory Connor, Richard Goodfellow, and Matthew Williams lead the practice: Connor is a key contact for corporates, sponsors, and banks across project and structured finance, particularly in the hydropower space; Goodfellow demonstrates expertise advising sponsors and funders on landmark green hydrogen, waste-from-energy, and renewable heat projects; and Williams is adept at renewable power and infrastructure M&A. Angus Rollo is well-versed with projects in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, regularly acting for major energy companies. Bruce Chen is a key contact on equity and debt finance mandates in the renewable projects space.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Key clients
- National Energy System Operator
- Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited
- Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
- South East Water
- Schroders Greencoat
- National Gas Transmission
- H100
- SSE Renewables
- Alight AB
- First Hydro Company
- Engie Renewable Gases
Work highlights
Advising the National Energy System Operator in relation to the development and implementation of the seminal Connections Reform.
Acted for Universities Superannuation Scheme on Apollo’s financing of its acquisition of a 50% stake in the Hornsea Three Wind Farm.
Acted Alight AB on the financing of a 60 MW portfolio of behind-the-meter solar projects in the UK.
Practice head
Rory Connor; Richard Goodfellow; Matthew Williams
Other key lawyers
Angus Rollo; Bruce Chen; Karen Rowe