The ‘knowledgeable’ team at Osborne Clarke LLP covers a broad array of matters in the energy and project sectors, including M&A transactions, financing, regulation and development matters. Municipal waste, offshore wind and carbon capture projects list among the firm’s project experience. It is also knowledgeable of PFI and PP matters, including in the digital infrastructure, data centre, defence and hydrogen sectors. The team is led by Chris Wade, who advises on university, health and care projects in both public and private sectors. David Ferris is an expert in M&A and joint venture transactions, whilst Matthew Lewis adds experience in project finance in the energy sector.
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‘Responsive and collaborative approach with knowledgeable team.’
‘Engaging and responsive.’
‘Enormous experience and competence in this area.’
‘Emily Van Schalkwyk is the stand out individual. Incredible technical knowledge, drive and determination. She outclasses her opponents and over achieves for her clients.’
Key clients
- Biffa Limited
- North Sea Transition Authority
- Shell Energy
- SNRG
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Hochtief PPP Solutions UK
- Plenary Europe
- Acorn Consortium
- Uliving consortium
- Foresight Group
- By Education (Lewisham) Limited
Work highlights
Represented Biffa Limited in relation to its acquisition of Renewi's UK municipal waste operations business.
Advised a consortium led by Kajima through to financial close of the Mutual Investment Model project for the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, Wales.
Advised the Uliving consortium in relation to their successful bid for the London School of Economics landmark Bankside student accommodation PPP project.
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Practice head
Chris Wade
Other key lawyers
Simon Hancock; Caroline Gregson; Emily Van Schalkwyk; David Ferris; Matthew Lewis