Baker McKenzie advises on the full range of energy and infrastructure assets, spanning high-end strategic investments, takeovers, disposals and novel debt facilities. The firm demonstrates a broad geographical reach, with a proven ability to handle transactions in jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Practice co-chair Nick Rainsford regularly works with private equity groups and funds on an array of infrastructure-related M&A transactions, while fellow co-chair Susannah Davies advises real estate, energy and infrastructure companies on domestic and international M&A. Charles Whitefoord has extensive private equity experience, advising on large-scale digital infrastructure deals. James Heller is another key name for financial sponsors and funds, boasting especially close ties to the firm’s Japanese clients.
Testimonials
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‘It is a fantastic team. Great legal and technical capabilities. They are responsive, proactive and great at anticipating situations and problems.’
‘They supported our UK entrance successfully. Although there were complex requirements, they did more than meet our high expectations. They are great team composed of various experts with different backgrounds and have excellent leaders.’
‘Sincerity and dedication to meet the deadline of the deal.'
‘Nick Rainsford is an exceptional professional; he leads a great team and was super helpful throughout our dealings.’
‘This team worked hard on our deals and go out of their way to achieve our objectives.'
Key clients
- APG
- Basalt Infrastructure Partners
- Colt
- CLdN Cobelfret
- Cellnex
- DIF
- Arcus Infrastructure
- Edwardian Hotels
- Equinix
- Fiera Infrastructure
- Hitachi Limited
- Hutchison Ports
- Inter Terminals Ltd
- Itochu Corporation
- Kew Capital
- Marguerite Fund
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Suez
- UK Export Finance
- Vertiv
- VMO2
Work highlights
- Acted for Colt on the entry into an exclusive arrangement for the proposed acquisition of Lumen Technologies' Europe, Middle East and Africa business for USD 1.8bn.
- Advised APG on its acquisition of a significant stake in euNetworks, the pan-European provider of Business-to-Business (‘B2B’) fibre infrastructure.
- Rrepresented Edwardian Hotels in the sale of a portfolio of Central London freehold hotels to Starwood Capital Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Rainsford, Susannah Davies