England - London • Real estate
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman is known for its advice on significant standalone construction mandates, particularly those related to energy transition. The firm is also proficient in handling the construction aspects of broader project development transactions, providing a holistic service to clients. Under Troy Edwards‘ leadership, the practice offers significant expertise in both privately and publicly financed energy projects, benefiting governments, lenders, developers, and contractors. Alex Chenery brings his comprehensive experience in advising sponsors and lenders on major construction projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Mark Walker further strengthens the department with his extensive exposure in power, gas, LNG, coal, and renewables-related projects throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Energy infrastructure projects specialist Daniel Garton joined from White & Case LLP in September 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great availability, skills and knowledge. Reactivity for solving any requests or emergency raised during the collaboration period.'
- 'The team has diverse experience, spanning a wide range of different sectors, and brings innovation and a fresh perspective to problem-solving. Very capable and bright individuals who have excellent law skills are able to communicate and translate legal knowledge in a practical way.'
- 'Troy Edwards has an exceptional commercial sense, providing spot on proactive practical advice. He has an innate instinct in getting to the heart of an issue with lightning speed and finds workarounds even with the most difficult counter-parties which are appropriate for the context.'
- 'The legal team's ability to provide practical advice and real life impact analysis on extremely complex multi stakeholder transactions, highlighting the key business, legal and commercial risk is excellent. Especially good in the hot house of negotiation, understood well the need for collaboration and developing detailed understanding and clarity on contract efficacy.'
- 'Mark Walker - A very thorough and experienced lawyer with strong people skills. Great work ethic.'
Key clients
- NNB Generation Company Limited
- GemCorp Capital LLP
- Chervron Mediterranean Ltd
- Xlinks Limited
- Green Investment Group Limited (GIG)
- CWP Global
- Vertex Hydrogen Limited
- TAPI Pipeline Company Limited (TPCL)
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar)
- Uniper
- Virgin Media
- Liberty Global
- Telefonica
- Alujain Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising NNB Generation Company Limited on the development of the new GBP 20bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant to be constructed at Suffolk, United Kingdom.
- Advising Xlinks on the development and financing of the Xlinks Morocco-UK power project.
- Advising the financiers on a project financing for the greenfield construction of an olefin complex in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Troy Edwards