Gowling WLG‘s team advises on the financing, development, and operation of major infrastructure and energy assets in the transition economy. The group is led by Dominic Richardson, who focuses on large-scale infrastructure investment and structuring. Stephen Kenny specialises in delivering complex infrastructure and government projects. Gus Wood specialises in project development and infrastructure advisory work. Elizabeth Williams handles complex project delivery and commercial structuring cases, while James Stanier advises on infrastructure transactions and platform developments. Sarah Dyer and Paul Green assist clients with energy transition and infrastructure work.
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- The individuals all had considerable experience and listened effectively and considered what was being proposed or asked, and always responded in a measured, helpful way that contributed positively to the issues.
- The team worked together effectively to ensure that all aspects of the required work were covered, even when we requested work from them at short notice. The team's availability was very good for emails, responses, etc.
- The team is competent and provides a good quality of service for a relatively good price. The Gowling WLG team has good associates and is well led by David Lowe. They are very approachable and work closely to provide support to in-house legal teams.
- Charlotte Avery has good technical skills and is very easy to work with. David Lowe has good client relationship skills and ensures his team provides a good service.
- The skill range is excellent, quick to mobilize, and quick to understand the task.
Key clients
- Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency
- Guardian Infrastructure Management Inc
- Rigby Group PLC
- Ministry of Defence
- Severn Trent
- Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)
- Etihad Water & Electricity Company
- TAQA Water Solutions
- International Finance Corporation and eThkwini Municipality
- Port of London Authority
- Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (NIAUR)
- abrdn Investcorp Infrastructure Partners
Work highlights
Advised Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management on its investment into EV Hubs InfraCo Limited to develop HGV charging hubs across the UK. The first site at Magna Park, Lutterworth, incorporates high-capacity charging with driver safety and security features, TAPA 2certified parking, Bosch Road Services booking integration and bk World automated hospitality services.
Advising the client on a landmark £8bn typhoon aircraft Government-to-Government export agreement for the sale of 20 Typhoon aircraft, representing a significant milestone in the UK’s defence and industrial strategy.
Appointed as the sole provider on the Severn Trent Services' legal panel (providing support to the non-regulated businesses in Severn Trent's group) which involves supporting Severn Trent on the delivery of major projects.
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Practice head
Dominic Richardson
Other key lawyers
Gus Wood; Elizabeth Williams; James Stanier; Sarah Dyer; Paul Green; Stephen Kenny