Adam Smith > Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP’s energy and infrastructure practice continues to attract a diverse client base due to its expertise in electricity and nuclear power matters, including complex M&A, joint ventures, regulatory issues, and disputes. Practice head Evan Stergoulis is recognised for his broad experience in financing and developing conventional power projects, while Albert Yu focuses on nuclear power sector financings and M&A transactions. Ravinder Sandhu handles complex energy transactions, especially transmissions, interconnectors, and energy island projects, and Simon Alsey is a key contact for M&A, joint ventures, project development, and commercial contracts. Further key contacts are Adam Smith for corporate and finance transactions and PPA expert Alfred Weightman. Craig Bruce is recommended for the development, regulation, and operation of power projects, including transmission links and disposals.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP‘s energy and infrastructure practice covers all aspects of renewable energy projects, ranging from M&A transactions and joint venture agreements to regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. The team notably advises on a range of renewable generation and energy transition projects both in London and globally, including offshore wind energy projects, the establishment of green hydrogen and solar PV facilities, and matters concerning battery storage. The firm’s global renewables practice is chaired by Evan Stergoulis, a key contact for renewable energy projects both in the UK and internationally. Wind energy and offshore transmission specialist Ravinder Sandhu acts on large-scale renewable M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and regulatory matters, while Adam Smith is recognised for his expertise in corporate and finance transactions in the renewables space. Another key contact is Simon Alsey, whose focus is on project development and commercial contracts in the renewable energy sector.