Daniel Mewton
Slaughter and MaySlaughter and May’s practice is known for its abilities advising on the full gamut of projects across the energy space. It is co-headed by Michael Corbett and Hywel Davies and advises on the acquisition, financing and development of key projects spanning the sector, including solar PV, battery storage, offshore wind and green hydrogen, with which the team has a focus on the African market. Additionally, the team is equipped to assist with regulatory matters, particularly regarding new nuclear, carbon capture and storage. ‘Absolute superstar’ Oly Moir stands out for his capabilities handling large-scale projects in international contexts and Richard Todd is also noted for his ’deep experience in project finance’. Another noteworthy individual is Daniel Mewton, who is described as ‘the most exceptional associate’.
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Testimonials
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‘Richard Todd and Daniel Mewton are outstanding in their field. Both have a real 'can do, will do' attitude to understanding both client needs and turning aspirations into opportunities and solutions.’
‘Oly Moir is an absolute superstar and will dominate the energy space in years to come. His knowledge base is wide and he is on the pulse of all relevant legal issues in a complicated and ever-changing sector. Iain McCann is one to watch as an associate and is a sure-fire partner of the future.’
‘An exceptional team experienced in working on large-scale green hydrogen projects. They have an exceptional depth of knowledge and are very solution-oriented.'
‘Richard Todd has deep experience in project finance, particularly in transacting in Africa, which requires maturity and cultural sensitivity.'
'Daniel Mewton is the most exceptional associate that I have ever worked with - he has in-depth knowledge and exceptional drafting skills supplemented by an ability to generate the highest quality content in very short periods of time.’
‘Richard Todd is great at thinking on his feet and finding innovative solutions; Tom Inker is exceptional at spotting the issues and suggesting mitigations; Chloe Halloran has great market knowledge; and Jodi Haigh has great attention-to-detail.’
‘The team goes above and beyond to help its clients progress. On a day-to-day basis, the team has vast knowledge of financing transactions, with global context and networks to tap into for support where needed.’
‘The team has quick understanding of the context, a professional approach and fast delivery on iterations. Communication is clear and availability is high. Additional commentary is also shared on legal documents for clarity to both the client and future legal counsel.'
Key clients
- BlackRock
- Centrica
- ContourGlobal
- Drax
- Deep Wind Offshore AS
- Hyphen Hydrogen Energy
- INEOS
- Marubeni Europower
- Octopus Renewables
- Viridor
- Schroders Plc
- Trilantic Europe
- UK Infrastructure Bank
- Vitol / VPI
- Ørsted Wind Power A/S
- Spirit Energy Limited
- Kellas Midstream
Work highlights
- Advising Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on its plan to construct and operate one of the world’s largest vertically-integrated green hydrogen projects in Namibia.
- Advised in connection with Octopus Energy Development Partnership’s acquisition of a 24% stake in Exagen Group Limited, a developer of large-scale solar and battery facilities which help bring energy security.
- Advising Ørsted in connection with their offshore wind farm projects and related power purchase arrangements.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Oly Moir
Slaughter and MayPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Corbett, Hywel Davies