Mr Dallan Pitman > Ashurst > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Lauded for its ‘straightforward approach and exceptional service’, Ashurst handles a diverse range of sponsor-side and management-side transactions throughout the entire investment lifecycle, and has recently been involved in several notable deals, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Bruce Hanton is chiefly noted for his skill in leveraged buyouts. Markjan Van Schaardenburgh is ‘distinguished not only by his expertise but also by his personal approach to client relationships’, and Dallan Pitman handles a strong body of work in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Sara Hamzawi also comes recommended for her public and private M&A capabilities. Former practice head David Carter and Braeden Donnelly have left the firm.

Ashurst retains a prominent position in the London infrastructure market, advising a deep roster of global asset managers and energy developers on a litany of energy transition and infrastructure transactions, both domestically and overseas. The group’s multifarious focus spans telecoms, battery storage, EV charging, district heating networks, ports and ferries, and social infrastructure builds. Jason Radford and Michael Burns co-lead the practice; Radford is reputed for the breadth of his company and asset portfolio deal sheet, while Burns is a trusted adviser to a wide array of infrastructure focused funds and asset managers. Gaby Jones handles both buy-side and sell-side instructions pertaining to renewables, digital infrastructure, and energy transition projects, while Laura Ho‘s acquisition finance skillset is routinely sought by private equity sponsors and institutional investors. Other key figures include Dallan Pitman, who is chiefly recognised for his private M&A proficiency. The firm deepened its offering through the hire of M&A specialists Julia Derrick and Sanja Udovicic, both of whom came from legacy firm Shearman & Sterling in May 2023.