Under the guidance of Michael Watson, White & Case LLP‘s global energy industry group maintains its position as a leading force in numerous significant energy transition initiatives, both domestically and internationally. The team’s expertise extends to assisting clients in the development and financing of renewable energy projects, investments in energy transition assets, and navigating climate change and environmental-related litigation. Carina Radford is recognised for handling complex onshore and offshore wind, solar, and green hydrogen projects, while Mukund Dhar routinely advises on high-value, cross-border wind and solar power, green hydrogen, and battery storage projects. David Robertson is a key figure for offshore wind and hydropower disputes, while Kamilla Azamat is noted for her contributions to matters concerning the development and financing of renewables projects. Lis Blunsdon’s expertise lies in the regulation, operation, and optimisation of energy assets across the renewables sector – including thermal generation. Alex Field is highly recommended for his expertise in project development and financing matters, particularly in solar PV, onshore wind, and battery storage projects.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Unmatched sectoral and regional knowledge and experience made White & Case a natural choice for the first ever renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan. The lawyers who worked and continue working on Azerbaijani renewable energy mandates have deep knowledge of the market, understand the interests and strategic priorities of the client, are excellent negotiators - overall they compare very favourably to other firms that acted in Azerbaijani renewable projects.'
  • 'Mukund Dhar knows everything there is to know about renewable projects. The client is instinctively relying on him either when making policy decisions which have a lasting effect on the fledgling renewables market in Azerbaijan or when it is locked in tense negotiations with sponsors or/ and project lenders. It is no wonder that he is winning more energy mandates in Azerbaijan, both in renewable energy sector and beyond.'
  • 'Alex Field is very hardworking and diligent.'

Key clients

  • NEOM
  • SPPC
  • Existing and incoming funders to Ventient Energy
  • Masdar
  • Ministry of Finance of Ghana
  • Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Investmentsand International Trade, Government of Uzbekistan
  • NatWest and UK Infrastructure Bank
  • EIG
  • Octopus Renewables
  • MBH Power
  • Aker Carbon Capture
  • John Laing Group

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Watson

Other key lawyers

Mukund Dhar, Kamilla Azamat, Carina Radford, David Robertson, Lis Blunsdon, Alex Field