Mr Albert Yu > Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP
107 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON
EC2V 6DN
England

Work Department

Energy & Infrastructure

Position

Partner

Career

Albert has been active in the energy and infrastructure sector for over 10 years, advising on financings, developments, joint ventures and M&A transactions. Albert has a particular focus on renewable energy, low carbon and other energy transition projects, with a passion for supporting clients in their contribution to the decarbonisation and net zero targets around the world.

Albert represents a wide range of clients, working with project sponsors, lenders, export credit agencies and funds on market-leading energy and infrastructure projects in Europe and Asia.

Prior to joining Orrick, Albert was a Managing Associate at a Magic Circle firm. Albert has also worked in-house for a large global mining company.

Languages

English, Korean

Education

  • University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Laws, First Class Honours, Bachelor of Commerce

Lawyer Rankings

London > Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity and nuclear)

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.