Outside of its continued strength in the PFI/PPP sector, Osborne Clarke LLP has seen an uptick in project finance, development and commercial work relating to wider energy and infrastructure projects, working with both domestic and international clients. Bristol-based practice head Chris Wade is noted for his experience advising on both public and private sector work, and for his deep understanding of social infrastructure assets, particularly student accommodation. John Deacon’s expertise straddles renewable, conventional and digital infrastructure assets, advising on strategic investment and project development matters. Simon Hancock’s credentials in the defence, security and aerospace subsectors sees him instructed by both strategics and public bodies; he also has a strong body of work relating to PPP/PFI handbacks. Hannah Roscoe is a further name to note for financing, development and commercial work concerning greenfield projects, while Dominic O’Brien's financing focus encompasses both greenfield and brownfield transactions. Amy Dimond and Keir Pimblett also come recommended.
Key clients
- Ameresco Limited
- Stratera Energy
- Uliving@Essex3 LLP
- Equitix Infrastructure Investments Limited
- Acorn Consortium
- Hochtief PPP Solutions UK Ltd
- Uliving consortium
- Lynher Energy
- Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners
- Macquarie/Green Investment Group
- Infracapital Greenfield Partners
- Glennmont Capital Partners
- HyCap/Hydrogen Equity Partners
- Offshore Wind Growth Partnership Limited
- WightFibre & George Digital UK
- Fibrus GB Networks
Work highlights
- Advised Ameresco Limited on its successful bid to act as strategic partner to Bristol City Council on Bristol City Leap, a pathfinding project to deliver low carbon energy infrastructure (LCEI) across the city of Bristol.
- Advised Statera on the project financing of a 300MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project and a 270MW gas peaker development project, both co-located in Thurrock, Essex.
- Supporting the Acorn Consortium as selected partner for the Mutual Investment Model (PPP) project to deliver the Velindre Cancer Centre Project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Wade