Linklaters LLP is well-regarded for its range of experience in regulatory, transactional, and advisory work in the construction sector, particularly regarding major energy projects. With a focus on major projects, team head Andrew Penfold advises on non-contentious construction matters in the real estate, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Penfold also leads on advising the UK Government on procurement and contractual matters regarding a nuclear energy project. Richard Coar also leads the practice, advising on multi-source construction agreements, focusing on renewable energy projects, and NEC and FIDIC contracts. Harith Canna assists with a major thermal power procurement processes and financing of greenfield offshore wind farms.
Key clients
- Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
Work highlights
- Advising DESNZ in relation to four UK-based nuclear projects and the wider nuclear policy for delivery of nuclear new build since November 2017.
- Advising NEOM on the structuring, procurement and development of a social infrastructure project that will house the growing workforce of the region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia.
- Advised INEOS on the development and EUR 3.5bn financing of a new build integrated ethane cracker and PDH plant to be located in the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Penfold, Richard Coar