Linklaters LLP

Linklaters LLP holds a near-unrivalled position in the offshore wind market, overseeing first-of-its-kind projects in both the Asian and European markets. Beyond this, the team is active on pathfinder projects in the UK, advising public authorities, bidding consortia, and funders. Practice head Daniel Tyrer chiefly acts for sponsors and lenders on a wide array of project finance and development transactions, particularly in the oil and gas space. Richard Ginks’ multifarious practice encompasses M&A, development, and financing structures, working with a stellar roster of funds, developers and commercial lenders, while Jeremy Gewirtz is principally noted for his project finance acumen, recently advising on renewables and decarbonisation mandates. Richard Coar draws on financing, development and regulatory capabilities to advise a range of clients involved in complex international energy projects. Alongside her work in the offshore wind market, Francesca Matthews' recent instructions are marked by a notable uptick in low carbon projects. Maryam Adamji has taken a lead role on a number of marquee UK projects, advising the UK Government on the development and delivery of Sizewell C. Andrew Jones retired in 2023.

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Key clients

Northland Power
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
INEOS
ESB
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
SSE

Work highlights

Advised a group of commercial lenders, ECAs and multilateral financial institutions on the development and CAD 5.2bn non-recourse green financing of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, which is owned by ORLEN (51%) and Northland Power (49%).
Acted as lead counsel to the co-lead investors Altor, GIC, Hy24 and Just Climate on the c.€1.5bn private placement in H2 Green Steel, the proceeds of which will be used for the construction and development of H2 Green Steel’s flagship plant in Boden, Sweden.
Advised Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board on a partnership with Corio Generation to develop an initial portfolio of up to 9GW of offshore wind projects across South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Ireland and the UK.