Led by energy finance specialist Jason Fox, Bracewell (UK) LLP‘s energy team assists clients with a range of renewable energy and sustainability matters, including wind, solar, battery storage, and carbon capture. Gordon Stewart is a key contact for acquisitions, joint development arrangements, and the financing of renewable assets. Tom Jamieson is recognised for his expertise in project development and finance in the energy sector, particularly focusing on energy transition and low carbon projects. Oliver Irwin is noted for his recent work in wind and battery energy storage.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Depth of knowledge and willingness to engage in difficult situations to find a solution.'
  • 'Excellent cross-border connectivity and collaboration.'
  • 'Gordon Stewart in the London office has been a strong partner for his clients.'

Key clients

  • Absa Bank and The Mauritius Commercial Bank
  • Riyad Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation
  • Vårgrønn A.S.
  • Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, China Construction Bank
  • Engie and Albawani Company
  • Harmony CS Limited, Harmony CTF Limited and Harmony CTF 2 Limited
  • Rabobank
  • Total Energies, Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Alternative Solutions for Renewable Energy LLC
  • Westa Solar
  • Bank of China, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, China Construction Bank, Siemens Bank
  • Maamba Collieries Limited
  • Botswana Power Corporation
  • Natixis and Rabobank
  • Absa Bank and The Mauritius Commercial Bank
  • Riyad Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Absa Bank and The Mauritius Commercial Bank as lenders on the acquisition by Infinity Power (a joint venture between Masdar and Infinity Energy, alongside AFC and EBRD) of the pan-African wind power developer (and the owner of c. 1 GW of wind assets across Africa), Lekela Power.
  • Acted as international counsel to Riyad Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation as lenders on the development and financing of the 300-MW Saad solar PV IPP in Saudi Arabia, one of the REPDO Round 3 projects.
  • Advised Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, China Construction Bank as lenders on a bidding consortium led by Marubeni Corporation on Round 4 (wind) of the REPDO programme, Saudi Arabia.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jason Fox

Other key lawyers

Gordon Stewart, Tom Jamieson, Oliver Irwin