Operating as a subset of the wider corporate and tax team, Watson Farley & Williams LLP notably works with management teams and sponsors on deals across the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors, and particularly in emerging markets. Corporate head Chris Kilburn is especially noted for his capabilities in energy sector deals, acting for a range of investors and portfolio companies, both domestically and internationally. Andy Savage‘s experience encompasses renewables and social infrastructure, while Daniel Saunders is rated by clients for his expertise in shipping and offshore oil and gas. Mark Tooke is also recommended for his knowledge of maritime matters.
Testimonials
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‘Daniel Saunders stands out for his commercial knowledge of the industry and for building relationships based on trust. He always finds a way out of complicated and complex situations leaving all sides satisfied and more importantly in the most beneficial way for the client.’
Key clients
- Transitional Energy Group
- Nala Renewables
- Altamin Limited
- Snam S. p.A
- Apollo Global Management
- InfraRed Capital Partners
- LeapFrog Investments
- DIF
- Helios Energy Investment
- Trafigura Pte Ltd
- Transitional Energy Group
Work highlights
- Advising a private equity fund on its investment into a financial services business.
- Advising Apollo Global Management as special aviation counsel on the US$700m debtor-in-possession financing for Scandinavian Airlines as part of the airline’s Chapter 11 restructuring.
- Advising on the joint venture between Hive Energy and Transition Energy Group Holdings Limited for the development of the 3+GW Gente Grande, green ammonia project in Tierra del Fuego, Chile.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Kilburn