Ashurst

Rated for its finance, development and disputes expertise, Ashurst’s deep bench of energy and infrastructure advisers frequently handles marquee projects, both domestically and overseas. Energy transition forms a cornerstone of the practice, with recent instructions relating to renewables, CCUS, hydrogen, energy-from-waste, and water. The team is also noted for its longstanding PFI and PPP capabilities. Projects head for UK and Europe, Terry van Poortvliet, advises global investors, lenders, and developers on bids, joint ventures, project finance and project management and procurement issues, particularly in the transport sector, an area which Mark Elsey is also active in. Patrick Boyle’s pan-European practice focuses on the project financing and refinancing of large-scale transport, renewables and energy transition projects, while PFI/PPP specialist Logan Mair has latterly advised on complex handback issues. Matthew Wood acts for major energy players in Africa and the Middle East on procurement, financing and developments instructions, while Philip Vernon works with UK public authorities and regulators on utilities and energy transition projects. Anthony Johnson also comes recommended.