Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Client SatisfactionOften engaged on international planning projects, Watson Farley & Williams LLP is knowledgeable of build-to-rent schemes, derelict regenerations, and s106 agreements. Lauded as ‘technically strong’, Nick Walker leads the practice and is well-versed in energy and infrastructure transactions. Valentina Keys advises clients on carbon trading, maritime decarbonisation, and Net Zero issues, while Hamish Ungless is particularly experienced in regulatory energy, infrastructure, and transport matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice is very responsive, listens to the client, and is creative when constructing the argument to support the case. There is easy access to all skills required and top notch advice is dispensed.’
- ‘The team are diligent, with strong commercial grounding.’
- ‘Nick Walker is technically strong and able to provide astute, commercial advice.’
Key clients
- Ropemaker Properties
- InfraRed Capital Partners
- Lightsource BP
Work highlights
- Advising Ropemaker Properties on planning and environmental issues surrounding the forward funding development of 27 industrial units in Bristol.
- Advising the lenders to DIF Capital Partners, via its DIF Infrastructure VII fund, on the financing of a 540MW portfolio of co-located UK solar generation and battery storage assets comprising seven ready-to-build sites.
- Advising Varco Energy HoldCo 1 Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adaptogen Battery Storage LP, on its circa £58m project financing of a battery storage project portfolio consisting of two 57MW projects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Walker