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Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names across this diverse sector. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and legal disciplines.
Advised a civils designer in connection with an SMR district heating programme in Finland.
Advised a major energy company on procurement of supply contract packages under NEC for mechanical, electrical and HVAC workstreams, as part of a wider mandate advising the client on its development of a nationally significant power plant in the UK.
Advised a leading UK energy, infrastructure and energy trading business in connection with two 20MW battery energy storage projects in Sweden.
Acting for an employer in relation to contract claims relating to the design, construction and commissioning of a complex major infrastructure facility.
Advised an energy company on the consideration of the impact of Regulation 13 of the Public Procurements Regulations on Decommissioning scenarios for its nuclear power stations including advising on possible mitigations.
Working with a large organisation operating in the UK military defence sector to structure a contracting pathway from RFP to signature (including identification of risk checkpoints). We also developed an entire new suite of contract templates for use in the procurement of IT Services, SAAS arrangements, resources and general services/goods, together with a detailed playbook setting out relevant negotiation guidance and pre-approved alternative contractual positions.
Advising a nuclear site licence company on a number of bespoke, highly complex environmental regulatory issues, including the classification of wastes and non-wastes; permitting and planning implications for the disposal of both radioactive and non-radioactive waste generated within the nuclear site licence boundary. We also advised the client on end of waste criteria, re-use of materials in relation to various development works connected to site demolition.
Advised a utility company on corporate issues related to its shareholding in the operating company for a nuclear power plant.
Drafted a Nuclear Energy Market Entry Report for CGNPC to enter into South Africa nuclear market.
Advised a utility company on nuclear law, funding of nuclear waste disposal and dismantling of a nuclear power plant in advance of the decommissioning phase.
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EmailMichael provides regulatory and strategic advice on major commercial and infrastructure projects and transactions within the global nuclear sector, as well as standalone regulatory advice on the key areas of nuclear regulation
Partner, Head of Finance and Projects
EmailGraham is the Global Group Head of the Finance & Projects team, overseeing the groups' operations across the firm’s international network. His practice includes projects, project finance, JVs, alliancing and construction in the infrastructure, energy and nuclear markets.
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EmailCharles' specialism is representing clients in international arbitration and other dispute resolution procedures in connection with major construction, infrastructure and energy projects around the world
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EmailNicholas is a multi jurisdictional disputes lawyer, arbitrator, FIDIC adjudicator and author with 30 years’ experience on major global infrastructure and energy projects. He writes leading textbooks, teaches at King’s College London, and serves on several international arbitration and ADR committees.
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EmailAndrew specialises in advising on major commercial projects with a focus on the transformation of businesses through outsourcing and technology.
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EmailEran leads the Finance & Projects practice in France. He advises on project development, acquisition and project financing transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He has extensive experience in banking & finance, including corporate and real estate finance.
Legal Director
EmailLynne is a Legal Director working with a diverse range of clients in the projects and construction industries.
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EmailAdrian specialises in disputes arising out of complex cross border construction and engineering projects, with a particular speciality in international arbitration in the energy (nuclear, wind and conventional) and oil and gas markets.
Managing Partner
EmailRichard has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operations of the firm globally.
Orbital has built specific workflows for Scottish commercial real estate work, built around Scots Law and Scottish real estate practice
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Penta Real Estate on its investment into a landmark £230 million-plus joint venture with Staycity Group and advised the joint venture on the financing arrangements for the development, which will deliver a 350-room Wilde aparthotel in the heart of London's Farringdon district.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised manufacturing companies PROXMUS and Promus on the sale of their businesses to CGH Innovation, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel tanks and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm headquartered in Miami.
Michael Freeman
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