Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP brings deep expertise to the development and financing of renewables assets in emerging markets. Simon Collier, a specialist in the sale, acquisition, and development of renewable energy assets, joined from Ernst & Young LLP in August 2024. Project finance experts Seyfi Can Kandemir and Ayesha Waheed joined from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP in September 2024. Jason Parker leads the energy transactions and development practice group, while Maurice Kenton heads the international arbitration group.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent experience and established relationships in Africa.’
- ‘Great interpersonal skills, tailor made solutions, strong relationships across all players in the energy sector and exceptional skill.’
‘Seyfi Can Kandemir is an excellent lawyer to partner with. He is a commercially astute, dedicated practitioner who manages the relationship well.’
Key clients
- HSBC Bank Group and ING Bank Group
- Metlen Energy & Metals
- International Finance Corporation
- REV-Up
- Anzana Electric
- The United States International Development Finance Corporation
- Standard Bank of South Africa
- Nedbank
- Mphepo Power Limited
- Kanguni Solar Power
- Wilderness Landscapes/Carbon Ark
- The Africa Go Green Fund
Work highlights
Advised HSBC Bank Group and ING Bank Group in export financing for the development of three large wind farms by Rönesans Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Advising the sponsors in connection with the development of a proposed 200 MW solar photovoltaic and 800 MWh BESS located in Zambia.
Advised Metlen Energy & Metals on the sale of a 110 MW UK solar portfolio to Schroders Greencoat.
Practice head
Jason Parker; Maurice Kenton
Other key lawyers
Seyfi Can Kandemir; Simon Collier; Ayesha Waheed