Working with some of the largest funds, investors and developers in the market, CMS is regularly sought out for heavyweight transactions concerning energy and infrastructure company takeovers and asset portfolio acquisitions. Beyond its M&A expertise across renewables, energy transition, and digital infrastructure assets, the team is noted for its acquisition finance and debt raising capabilities. Kristy Duane leads the practice alongside Paul Smith, both of whom are noted for their M&A and capital markets capabilities. New senior partner and chair of the UK LLP Charles Currier is an eminent corporate partner and a key contact for a range of public utilities, financial sponsors, developers and producers. Clients often turn to Danielle Heath for her expertise in transactions concerning projects, those both under development and operational. Beyond his core project finance remit, Jonathan Dames handles acquisitions and debt financings for energy and infrastructure clients across a range of sub-sectors.

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Key clients

  • Aviva Investors
  • Equitix
  • John Laing
  • The Renewable Infrastructure Group
  • InfraRed Capital Partners
  • Octopus
  • Dalmore
  • DIF
  • Macquarie/GIG
  • Allianz
  • Amber
  • Statkraft
  • Equinor
  • BP
  • Repsol
  • Mainstream Renewable Power
  • CKI
  • Marubeni
  • Biffa
  • Babcock & Wilcox
  • National Grid
  • Laing O’Rourke
  • Assured Guaranty
  • PIC
  • SSE
  • EDF
  • Veolia
  • Viridor
  • GLIL
  • CIC
  • Low Carbon
  • GCP
  • Eelpower
  • Instavolt
  • Infrared Capital Partners
  • 3i
  • RBS
  • National Australia Bank
  • Société Génerale
  • Crédit Agricole
  • KfW IPEX
  • EKF
  • VPI (Vitol)
  • GE
  • L&G
  • U+I Group PLC
  • iCON Infrastructure
  • Balfour Beatty
  • Public Health England
  • Transport for Greater Manchester
  • Manchester Airport Group
  • University of Sheffield
  • Covanta
  • Arup
  • CBRE
  • Strabag
  • Shell
  • Zenobē
  • Acquila European Renewables

Work highlights

  • Advised Brookfield Renewable on its acquisition of a further 50% stake in global renewable developer, X-ELIO, from KKR.
  • Advised InfraRed Capital Partners and management sellers on the sale of the entire issued share capital of Statera Energy to global investment company EQT Infrastructure.
  • Advised DIF Capital Partners (DIF) on its strategic acquisition of a landmark greenfield portfolio of ready-to-build co-located solar and battery storage projects from Enso Green Holdings Limited (EGHL) in partnership with ib vogt.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kristy Duane, Paul Smith

Other key lawyers

Charles Currier, Danielle Heath, Kristy Duane, Jonathan Dames