Advising both borrowers and lenders, Burges Salmon LLP excels in energy and infrastructure finance, including in the renewables sector. The firm is also well-versed in corporate lending and real estate finance, advising on hotels, housing and student accommodation matters. Andrew Eaton leads the team, and Rachael Ruane regularly advises private equity investors and corporate borrowers. Graham Soar is an expert in energy financings, whilst Katie Allen focuses on environment-related issues and hotel sector matters. Victoria Allsopp adds to the groups infrastructure strength. Alison Logan is noted for her work on project finance transactions under both English and Scottish law. Richard Leeming is also a noted name in the team.
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Key clients
- FirstGroup plc
- Atlantic Green UK Limited
- Rock Rail Holdings Limited
- Santander
- Rabobank
- TP Leasing
- Kineo Finance AG
- National Westminster Bank plc
- Export Development Canada
- Investec Bank plc
- Banco de Sabadell S.A.
- AIB Group (UK) plc
Work highlights
Advised FirstGroup plc on two interconnected projects involving up to 1,000 electric buses, with a combined debt size exceeding £200 million.
Acted for Atlantic Green in securing a £152 million financing package for the construction of the 624MWh Cellarhead battery energy storage system.
Advised Santander UK, Triple Point and Rabobank on the £70 million construction financing of an additional battery energy storage owned and managed by global clean energy enterprise TagEnergy.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alison Logan
Practice head
Andrew Eaton
Other key lawyers
Rachael Ruane; Graham Soar; Katie Allen; Victoria Allsopp; Alistair Rattray; Alison Logan; Richard Leeming