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Combining ‘expert technical advice with an understanding of the commercial realities’, Slaughter and May assists on a wide variety of developments spanning the energy, leisure, and real estate sectors. The group demonstrates particular strength on procurement, financing, and contractual mandates. Practice head Tom Inker specialises in handling the construction of high-profile stadia. Richard Todd is well-placed to advise on major domestic and international developments across the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Jodi Wilson handles a growing volume of renewable energy projects.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Incredibly reactive and personable team, who effectively communicated the options, approaches and risks associated with the advise they were providing.’

  • ‘Great communication and very proactive, driving solutions to problems.’

  • ‘Tom Inker and Caitlin Bergan-Gander are both fantastic at working at pace, advising outside the "legal" box to find creative solutions, especially when unique situations arise.’

  • ‘They combine expert technical advice with an understanding of the commercial realities and associated risk profile, along with the wider market conditions.’

  • ‘Work ethic is second-to-none, combined with the speed to understand and evaluate the situation before always delivering within required deadlines.'

  • 'Tom Inker is very accessible, with good sector knowledge and connections.'

Key clients

  • Hyphen Hydrogen Energy
  • Everton FC
  • Linklaters LLP
  • A&O Shearman LLP
  • Kirkland and Ellis LLP
  • Travers Smith LLP
  • Dentons UK and Middle East LLP
  • Crystal Palace FC
  • Therme North Limited
  • H2 North East Midstream Limited
  • Marubeni Europower Limited
  • The Clothworkers’ Company

Work highlights

Advising Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on the construction of Namibia’s first fully vertically integrated green hydrogen project.
Advising A&O Shearman on all construction aspects of the fit-out works to their new offices at 1 Broadgate.
Advising Crystal Palace FC on their exciting stadium redevelopment project at Selhurst Park including a new 13,500 seat main stand.

Practice head

Tom Inker

Other key lawyers

Richard Todd; Jodi Wilson; Caitlin Bergan-Gander

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