Possessing a ‘dynamic, approachable and commercially astute team’, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP is a trusted advisor to major players across the renewable energy landscape. Evan Stergoulis heads the energy and infrastructure practice and assists investment firms and fund managers on acquisitions, joint ventures, and financings across the offshore wind, hydrogen, and electricity interconnection segments. Complemented by her ’in-depth knowledge’ of the offshore transmission owner market, Ravinder Sandhu is highly sought-after to advise on acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures concerning renewable energy assets and portfolios. Simon Alsey is a further key contact in the offshore wind space, particularly on M&A and commercial contracts. Adam Smith combines longstanding project finance expertise in the offshore wind space with a deep familiarity in portfolio and company-level acquisitions and disposals.
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Testimonials
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‘A dynamic, approachable and commercially astute team. Working with the Orrick team fills you with confidence, knowing you will get the deal across the line with the best team alongside you.’
‘Highly skilled lawyers, who are always responsive and proactive. They have a great understanding of the legal landscape within energy and I was specifically impressed by their commercial understanding in negotiations with counterparties.’
‘Ravinder Sandhu has an in-depth knowledge of the UK OFTO market, unmatched by any other lawyer I have encountered. She builds a relationship with the client, and you know you can fully trust her advice - you want her on your side of the deal table.’
‘Albert Yu is a brilliant lawyer and he possesses a profound understanding of the sector. He is extremely professional and efficient in all engagements, delivers on time and not afraid to share his knowledge. I have learned a lot working with Albert and I'm looking forward to working with him and his team again.’
Key clients
- Atradius
- AXA
- BlackRock Renewable Power Group
- Bluefloat Energy
- Capricorn Energy
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Corio
- Credendo
- Development Bank of Japan Inc.
- EDF
- EIFO
- Eksfin
Work highlights
Advised Microsoft on its collaboration with Brookfield to deliver 10.5GW of new renewable capacity between 2026 and 2030 in the U.S. and Europe.
Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, through its flagship fund CI V, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Elgin Energy to deliver and expand its existing 15 GW solar PV and battery portfolio.
Advising 6 export credit agencies, a syndicate of 20+ commercial lenders, and hedge providers on the approximately US$3 billion project financing of the 500 MW Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm in Taiwan.
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Practice head
Evan Stergoulis
Other key lawyers
Simon Alsey; Ravinder Sandhu; Adam Smith; Albert Yu; Craig Bruce