Linklaters LLP continues to work with some of the market’s most significant infrastructure funds, PE houses, and energy producers and developers on a range of transactions. Active across renewables, natural gas, waste management, and transport-related assets, the firm is particularly well placed to advise on digital infrastructure-related matters. Telecoms and data centres form a significant part of the group’s recent workload, handling mega-mergers and takeovers as well as first-of-its-kind ‘asset light’ strategy transactions. The practice is jointly chaired by several partners: Richard Ginks, who is frequently instructed by asset managers and global investors on M&A, joint ventures and acquisition financings; Michael Honan, noted for his experience in big-ticket M&A for major financial sponsors; and Elisabeth Johnson, who principally focuses on financing instructions. Ross Schloeffel advises on data centre acquisitions and disposals, in addition to acquisition finance work, while John Guccione leverages previous in-house experience at OMERS Infrastructure to work with funds and investors on infrastructure transactions. Recent engagements for Nicole Meyer, the lead adviser to key client Macquarie, cover solar, battery storage and waste management assets.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great experience across the sector and ability to draw on specialist skills.’

  • ‘Michael Honan managed the deal excellently and provided great counsel along the journey. He interacted equally well with us as client, as well as our other advisers and those of the other side. He has an affable manner that facilitates successful outcomes.’

Key clients

  • Ardian
  • Australian Super
  • Axium
  • BlackRock
  • British Government
  • Brookfield
  • Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
  • Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
  • CK Infrastructure
  • Cory Riverside Energy
  • DigitalBridge
  • Equitix
  • Eurostar
  • First Sentier Investors
  • Global Infrastructure Fund
  • Global Renewables Fund
  • Globalvía
  • Green Investment Group
  • IFM Investors
  • InfraVia Capital Partners
  • I Squared Capital
  • JP Morgan
  • Macquarie Group
  • Morgan Stanley Infrastructure
  • National Grid
  • Oaktree
  • Olympia Odos Concession Company
  • Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)
  • Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP)
  • Ørsted Wind Power
  • Partners Group
  • PSP
  • SIRO
  • USS
  • Vodafone

Lawyers

Leading partners: Corporate and M&A
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Ginks, Michael Honan, Elisabeth Johnson

Other key lawyers

Ross Schloeffel, John Guccione, Nicole Meyer