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In the wake of an impressive run which has seen the firm bolster its ranks through the addition of Matthew Hardwick and Daniel Giemajner from Norton Rose Fulbright and Alex Harrison from Hogan Lovells International LLP, Akin is geared up to act on a wide range of financing initiatives for large scale energy and transport projects nationally and globally. The team are a good port-of-call for independent infrastructure fund managers, banks and construction companies seeking advice on capital investment, design, and construction plans, as well as counsel regarding novel funding methods such as the government’s regulated asset base model. Hardwick, who leads the team, helms the firm’s most complex cross-border mandates, while also being noted for his proficiency handling the restructuring of finances. Giemajner has expanded the team’s understanding of the renewable and alternative energy sectors, with noteworthy activity in onshore windfarm, mineral extraction, and biofuel projects, while Harrison has close connections to large regulatory and governing energy bodies.

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  • ‘Commercial and clear communicators, leaving no stone unturned to provide the best service for their clients.’

  • ‘I have worked with Matt Hardwick for over a decade and he consistently delivers clear unequivocal advice that is invaluable in driving projects forward.

  • 'Dan Giemajner an expert in his field, Dan is extremely focused with an attention to detail that is second to none.’
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Key clients

  • Carlyle
  • Vitol
  • Equitix
  • Balfour Beatty
  • Assured Guaranty
  • Bouygues
  • Associated British Ports
  • Urbaser SA
  • Macquarie
  • Crown Estate
  • Ofgem

Work highlights

  • Advised PGIM Private Capital as the sole provider of financing on a £350m debut private placement issuance by Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc, supporting plans to invest in its electricity transmission infrastructure, clearing the way to deliver cleaner, UK-generated energy.
  • Represented investors in the debut US Private Placement by EnBW, an integrated German utility company.
  • Advised investors and noteholders in connection with an issuance by Peel Ports using its common debt issuance platform of £350mm-equivalent of listed notes issued in 4 tranches.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matt Hardwick

Other key lawyers

Daniel Giemajner, Alex Harrison