Richard Ginks
Linklaters LLPIn the renewable energy sector, Linklaters LLP demonstrates a wealth of expertise in navigating major energy transition projects, both domestically and on a global scale. The team excels in providing comprehensive support across the spectrum of renewable energy transactions, encompassing development, financing, acquisitions, sales, and refinancing of offshore wind and green hydrogen projects. The global energy practice is chaired by Richard Coar and Chris Staples, renowned for advising on a diverse array of renewables transactions. Richard Ginks offers invaluable expertise in energy-from-waste and offshore wind projects, while Francesca Matthews further enhances the team’s capabilities with her specialised knowledge in the development and financing of large-scale low carbon projects.
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Key clients
- Northland Power
- Equitix
- Bruc Opt Energy Partners
- ESP (Electricity Supply Board)
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (Europe) Limited
Work highlights
- Advised a group of commercial lenders, ECAs and multilateral financial institutions on the development and CAD 5.2bn non-recourse green financing of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, which is owned by ORLEN (51%) and Northland Power (49%).
- Advised Northland Power Inc. (NPI) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui) as joint developers, and the Hai Long project companies, on the TWD 117bn project financing of the 1,022MW Hai Long offshore wind farm project in Taiwan.
- Advised Equitix in relation to its acquisition of a 50% interest in UK Green Investment Rampion Limited (“UKGIRL”) from Macquarie Asset Management.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Francesca Matthews
Linklaters LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Staples, Richard Coar