A&O Shearman 's team focuses on energy-related transactions, while also covering various matters in the energy sector, such as plant and power plant construction and energy trading. Renewable energies are a core focus, here,practice head Nicolaus Ascherfeld advises at the corporate and M&A interface and assists international corporations, financial investors and companies with M&A and private equity transactions as well as joint ventures. He is supported by Max Landshut, who advises international clients on the entire project lifecycle, including equity structuring, regulatory frameworks and project contract drafting. Senior associate Alan Markgraf is a key contact for energy-related financing matters.
Testimonials
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'A&O has very deep know-how in the project financing segment and, thanks to its global positioning, covers all jurisdictions relevant to us with predominantly its own capacities.'
'Fantastic expertise with strong, experienced partners for almost every area. Very reassuring for clients carrying out complex transactions.'
Key clients
- Uniper SE
- Allianz Capital Partners, AIP Management, Norges Bank Investment Management
Work highlights
- Advising Uniper SE in connection with the €33 billion stabilization package agreed between Uniper, the federal government and Uniper's former main shareholder Fortum Oyj.
- Advising a consortium of infrastructure investors, consisting of Allianz Capital Partners, AIP Management and Norges Bank Investment Management, on the acquisition of 49.9% of the shares in the planned 960 MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm from EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG.