England - London • Projects, energy and natural resources
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG is a leading player on infrastructure mandates, advising across the entire lifecycle of projects, from financing, to project development, procurement, as well as guiding clients through ESG and net zero goals. The team regularly advises on politically sensitive projects and works on matters at the cutting edge of the UK defence and security space. Stephen Kenny and Andrew Newbery co-head the practice, with the former recognised for his work on PPP/PFI matters and serving as a key contact for the Ministry of Defence. Newbery's financing expertise sees him regularly advise on large utility and energy projects. Dominic Richardson's experience includes transport and rail developments, while Elizabeth Williams regularly works alongside Kenny on Ministry of Defence projects. Alexandra Poynter is noted for her supporting role on a wide spectrum of practice mandates. Imran Mufti joined the group from Hogan Lovells International LLP in July 2022, bringing expertise in capital market transactions, project finance, and knowledge of the Middle Eastern market.
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Testimonials
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‘Very approachable, modest and abile to become part of, and blend into, the project team.’
‘Stephen Kenny - very affable and approachable and extremely easy to work with. Excellent value for money and ability to operate a lean but effective service.’
Key clients
- Ministry of Defence
- National Highways
- Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group (including Magnox, LLWR, RWM…)
- Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
- UK Health Security Agency
- HM Revenue & Customs
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- East London Waste Authority
- Surrey County Council
- HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc
- Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited
- Shore Capital
- J.P Morgan Cazenove
- Numis Securities Limited
- Jefferies International Limited
- Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust plc
- Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company plc
- Winterflood Securities Limited
Work highlights
- Advised National Highways on one of its flagship projects, the procurement of the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) road/tunnel project. The project is a nationally significant road improvement project, which will involve a 1.8 mile (2.7 km) tunnel under the Stonehenge World Heritage Site.
- Advising DVLA on all aspects of its PFI contract with Trillium.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Kenny, Andrew Newbery