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.

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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

Other key lawyers

Harith Canna