England - London • Projects, energy and natural resources
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG‘s offering is co-led by a multitude of energy specialists, being ’results-driven’, corporate-focused Gareth Baker, regulatory experts John Cooper and Birmingham-based Gus Wood, real estate specialist Helen Emmerson, also in Birmingham, Nath Curtis, who has a particular focus on project finance and Jonathan Brufal, who works predominantly on international project development matters from the London and Dubai offices. The team ably handles transactional energy work in these areas, in key M&A and financing matters of high-value, in particular, frequently acting in collaboration with the Dubai team on international work. ‘Leader in the field’ James Stanier is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘This team has unparalleled experience in the energy sector.’
‘James Stanier is a leader in the field. He is knowledgeable, has excellent communication skills and has done such a good job for us - you know they've done a good job when the other side tries to steal them! Associate George Nixon is also fantastic - he is very detailed in his approach and knowledgeable.’
‘The team takes the time to understand your business, its strategy and future plans and then tailor their advice on specific projects in the best way to deliver for the wider company's benefit. They think outside the box and add real value to businesses.’
‘Gareth Baker drives the added-value approach and tries to understand the business - he tailors advice on that basis. He takes care when delegating to others within the team to maintain a real oversight at all times and add value.’
‘Gowlings' practice has good experience in new technologies across the market, particularly on hydrogen projects. The team are particularly responsive and go the extra mile to get deals done for clients.’
‘Gareth Baker is results-driven, pragmatic and a shrewd negotiator; Nath Curtis has market-leading knowledge and particular expertise in financing deals; Roisin Bergin is an up-and-coming talent, very dedicated and shows great client care.’
‘Gus Wood is very good on commercial energy matters.’
Key clients
- Brockwell Energy Limited
- Eelpower Limited
- Energy Storage Africa
- Greenage Power Limited
- Pacific Green Technologies
- Shore Capital
- J.P Morgan Cazenove
- Numis Securities Limited
- Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust plc
- Cadent Gas
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
- Island Green Power Limited
- Exagen Group Limited
- The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of FI1 Limited on the sale of their stake in the project companies that will construct and operate the first ever UK-Germany Transmission Link.
- Advised Eelpower on its new partnership with Renewable Power Capital, a pan-European renewable energy investment platform backed by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
- Advised the Utility Regulator on determining disputes between persons connected or wanting to be connected to the energy network and the owner/operator of the network.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gareth Baker, John Cooper, Gus Wood, Helen Emmerson, Nath Curtis, Jonathan Brufal