England - London • Projects, energy and natural resources
Milbank
Milbank is noteworthy for its breadth of capabilities in the power space, with a strong reputation for its abilities advising its clients, including renowned banks, on matters involving transitional energy, including battery-related projects; green ammonia projects; green hydrogen matters, as well as on the full scope of renewable, power and gas-to-power work. Its workload in these areas is often multijurisdictional in nature. John Dewar, who ‘exhibits outstanding leadership’, heads up the offering. Battery specialist Matthew Brown joined from Latham & Watkins in May 2022. Climate and sustainability expert Chris Taufatofua is a key name to note, as is Munib Hussain who was promoted to partnership in January 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The team can successfully lead negotiations in a timely manner, reaching agreements within timeframes expected by all parties.’
'John Dewar has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of renewable energy and energy transition. He exhibits outstanding leadership of the team and guides its members to advise and assist lenders efficiently and effectively.'
'Vicky May demonstrates huge devotion to clients.'
'Jenna Darler is a key player in the team. Even in the face of highly complex and political issues, she always tries to build documentation with a simplified structure so that all parties can easily understand and digest the content.'
'Lewis Blundell is supportive to clients; he always sheds light on legal and commercial points.’
‘A go-to firm for acting as lenders' counsel on windfarm energy projects. They showcase strong and in-depth and knowledge of the field.’
‘Vicky May, Sophie Lawrence and Yi Ming Chan are always on top of things.'
Key clients
- JP Morgan
- Standard Chartered bank
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
- Nippon Export and Investment Insurance,
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation and International Finance Corporation
- Societe Generale
- Norinchukin Bank
- Green Investment Group (Macquarie Capital)
- World Bank-PPIAF
- West African Power Pool
- OnCorp
- New Fortress Energy
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Overseas Private Investment Corporation
- International Finance Corporation
- Gas Natural Açu
- Export-Import Bank of Korea
- Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia
- Total S.A.
- Rio Energia
- EIG
- BPIFrance
- Apollo Investment Management
- OMERS
- Carlyle
- Sovereign Fund of Egypt
- MIGA
- Deutsche Gas
- Blackrock
Work highlights
- Advised various parties in the project financing of the greenfield 505MW Amunet onshore wind farm project located in Egypt.
- Advised the lenders in relation to the green loan to finance the $736m acquisition of Norwegian-headquartered solar panel maker REC Solar Holdings by Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd.
- Advised a lender group of export credit agencies and international financial institutions in financing a high voltage direct current subsea transmission system in the UAE.
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Practice head
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John Dewar