Led by Mike Webster, the non-contentious team at Baker McKenzie is well equipped to advise lenders, financiers, and developers on the full range of refinancing, construction, and development matters. Webster leads on advising on the expansion of an energy project in the Middle East, while Andrew Hope advises international financial institutions on major project financings. Rhiannon Williams assists with advising on JCT construction contracts, while Tania Arora is another key contact in the team, advising on residential new build projects.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A highly personable team with excellent experience which they bring to small and large matters. Responsive and engaged.’

  • ‘Rhiannon Williams has a can-do attitude and as well as being extremely capable, is a pleasure to work with.'

  • 'Andrew Hope is establishing a solid reputation and is reliable and dependable and a thoughtful operator.’

  • ‘They supported our UK entrance successfully. Although there were complex requirements, they did more than our expectation. They are great team composed by various experts with different backgrounds and have excellent leaders leading the team.’

  • ‘Sincerity and dedication to commit the deadline of the deal.' 

Key clients

  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Ma'aden
  • A.S.K. Partners Limited
  • Uniper
  • Dyson
  • Pepsico
  • Mapletree
  • Hutchison Ports
  • Cobelfret
  • Global Ports Holdings
  • Vanguard
  • Porsche

Work highlights

  • Advising a consortium of lenders on the financing, refinancing, construction, and re-development of all phases of the Battersea Power Station.
  • Advising Ma'aden on its Phosphate 3 expansion project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Advised Dyson on a high spec fit-out of ts new research and development hub in Bristol.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mike Webster

Other key lawyers

Andrew Hope, Rhiannon Williams, Tania Arora