Acting on ‘complex, first of its kind projects’, Eversheds Sutherland LLP provides a wide-ranging offering, and is particularly geared to act on major renewable and utility projects - particularly in solar and water. Beyond its established expertise in project financing, the firm has been active on a range of M&A mandates, advising consortia of lenders and sponsors on novel acquisition financing structures. Practice head Ashley Halewood is a ’problem solving and deal making oriented partner who brings a lot of value to the deal’, capable across an array of asset types. Clint Dempsey is a stellar financing practitioner who is equally proficient in Islamic financing and asset financing. Senior associate Adite Aloke has already built an impressively broad practice and has been involved in some the firm’s most significant and consequential deals.
Testimonials
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'The group acts on complex, first of its kind projects and has been able to adapt well and act as a deal maker between lenders and sponsors.’
‘Ashley Halewood is a problem solving and deal making oriented partner who brings a lot of value to the deal.'
Key clients
- Alfanar Energy Company
- China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Natixis Bank and Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation in respect of the US$500m acquisition by a consortium comprising of Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, Veolia Middle East and Vision Invest of ADNOC Refining’s two hazardous waste treatment facilities in Ruwais Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi.
- Advising the contractor on the Saudi Landbridge railway project, valued at USD12bn.