Gowling WLG leverages its cross-border team structure to handle a range of multijurisdictional water projects and deals involving desalination, wastewater, water transmission and water storage. The trio at the head of the practice is formed of Alexandra Poynter, who is a name to note for DPC initiatives for UK water infrastructure projects; Mike Stewart, whose expertise lies in the contentious side of the practice and Ravi Randhawa, who is a key contact for public, administrative and regulatory matters in the regulated utilities sector. Former co-head Andrew Newbery retired from the firm in November 2024.
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Key clients
- Acciona Construccion S.A. and Dragados, S.A.
- The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)
- Port of London Authority
- UK Power Networks Services
- International Finance Corporation and eThkwini Municipality
- Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (NIAUR)
- abrdn Investcorp Infrastructure Partners
Work highlights
Acted for the unincorporated joint venture between Acciona Construccion S.A. and Dragados, S.A.
Appointed on to Ofwat's panel for major projects work.
Advising abdrn Investcorp on its equity investment in the $2.5bn Al Mirfa seawater PPP project in the United Arab Emirates.
Practice head
Alexandra Poynter; Mike Stewart; Ravi Randhawa