The non-contentious construction practice at Linklaters LLP is regarded for specialising in energy and infrastructure project development and has experience acting on matters concerning both international and domestic projects. Andrew Penfold and Richard Coar co-lead the team. Penfold is well-versed in advising sponsors, lenders, investors, and contractors, and has experience acting on the procurement and completion stages, while Coar has a well-renowned international practice, with expertise handling the development and financing of renewable energy matters related to offshore wind farms. Harith Canna acts for developers, lenders, and contractors on international construction and engineering projects.
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Key clients
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
- NEOM
- Nexfibre
- Eni
- Ceyhan Polipropilen Üretim A.Ş.
- Inch Cape Offshore Limited
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Work highlights
Advised ENI UK and its subsidiary Liverpool Bay CCS, as operator of the Liverpool Bay transport and storage assets, on all aspects of the regulation, development, construction and financing of a CO2 transport and storage network in the North West of England.
Advised the client on the development and €3.5bn financing of a new build integrated ethane cracker and PDH plant to be located in the Port of Antwerp in Belgium and continue to advise on the ongoing development of the project.
Advising DESNZ in relation to four UK based nuclear projects (Wylfa, Moorside, Sizewell and Bradwell) and the wider nuclear policy for delivery of nuclear new build since November 2017.
Practice head
Andrew Penfold; Richard Coar
Other key lawyers
Harith Canna