Providing top-rate finance advice, as well as project management and development expertise, Hogan Lovells International LLP covers a range of domestic and international projects. Practice head Andrew Gallagher's extensive project finance acumen makes him a key contact for development banks, infrastructure fund managers, and sustainable infrastructure developers. Scott Tindall is a prominent name in the energy space, handling a number of offshore wind projects, carbon capture ventures, combined cycle power plants, and battery storage mandates. Andrew Shaw, who joined the firm from CMS in October 2023, brings deep experience advising on both conventional and renewable energy projects, working with a global roster of sponsors and strategics. Arun Velusami’s practice largely centres on African markets, where he handles the development and financing issues concerning large-scale greenfield projects. Beyond her focus on African market work, Emily Harris also advises on various project finance power projects in Asia.

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Work highlights

  • Advised UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) on the project financing for Highview Power in connection with its development of a 50MW/250MWh "Liquid-Air" cryogenic energy storage facility.
  • Advised National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU), the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan in connection with a power project involving the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 1,600 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Syrdarya, Uzbekistan.
  • Advised The Crown Estate on the award of a landmark agreement for the development of a carbon capture and storage project and award landmark agreement for the development of six fixed offshore wind projects.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Gallagher

Other key lawyers

Scott Tindall, Andrew Shaw, Arun Velusami, Emily Harris