The projects team at Norton Rose Fulbright has extensive experience advising on projects from an array of sectors. Alongside power, oil and gas, and infrastructure, the firm has seen an increase in work from the renewable energy sector. Solar, wind, and energy storage projects have been prominent in the group’s recent workload. The client base includes lenders, sponsors, financial institutions, commercial and development banks, sovereign entities, and ECAs. Practice head Nick Merritt has an excellent reputation in advising on the development, financing and acquisition of infrastructure, energy and mining projects. Andrew Digges has over two decades of experience in handling power, resources and infrastructure matters, while Stephen Begley is a key contact on cross-border renewable energy mandates. Counsels Aditya Rebbapragada and Laurie Pearson are also key names to note.
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‘International lawyers with extensive experience working on deals in Asia.’
‘An extensive network and good collaboration across borders. Prepared to meet clients’ needs by offering a range of solutions – nice to see this creative thinking to support clients in different and innovative ways.’
‘Nick Merritt: Well-known across the market. Connected and genuinely interested in clients' plans and activities. Personable and professional.’
Key clients
- ACWA Power
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Bangkok Bank
- Citibank
- Électricité de France (EDF)
- Edra Energy
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- PacificLight
- Rabobank
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of 12 lenders on the INR 77,600,000,000 facility agreement concerning the financing, construction and operation of ReNew Power’s “Round the Clock” Project in India.
- Advised a consortium of lenders on the US$750 million green loan facility to PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara.
- Acted for Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited on the US$655 million debt financing to Star Energy Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.
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Nick Merritt