Projects
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
Contact number
(020) 7615 3000About
Provided by Milbank LLP
Milbank were among the first international law firms to form a dedicated Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group over three decades ago, and since then we have pioneered the application of limited-recourse project finance techniques internationally. Our Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group comprises more than 150 dedicated project finance attorneys, including 20 partners, in our offices worldwide. With one of the largest and most experienced project finance teams of any major law firm, we represent the full spectrum of project participants, including, sponsors, project joint ventures, contractors, lenders (ECAs multilateral institutions, funds and commercial banks), underwriters and government agencies.
Clients recognise our Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group as the leading choice for the financing and development of the most critical and pioneering projects across the globe. Over the past three years, Milbank has closed more than 140 project financings, which raised more than US$125 billion for project, energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Milbank is fortunate to work with many clients who have undertaken innovative and complex projects. As a result, a number of our deals have been recognised as ‘Deal of the Year’ by industry publications and guides each year.
Chambers Review
Milbank has a standout projects group acting for a range of multinational clients. The firm regularly advises on substantial matters in the oil and gas sector, in addition to assisting with telecommunications and renewable energy developments. The team possesses noteworthy capabilities in relation to both new financings and restructurings. The firm is recognised for its expertise in Middle East and Africa projects. It displays substantive knowledge of new and emerging technologies.
Work Highlights
- Milbank advised a lender group of export credit agencies and international financial institutions on financing a high-voltage direct current subsea transmission system in the United Arab Emirates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Milbank team efficiently and effectively handles intricate deals with competing tensions."
"The level of service provided is great and they are very responsive."
"The Milbank team efficiently and effectively handles intricate deals with competing tensions."
"The level of service provided is great and they are very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
John Dewar is a distinguished figure in the market who regularly represents export credit agencies and banks. His broad practice encompasses project financings across the Middle East and Africa, including oil and gas, nuclear and renewable energy.
"John is an exceptional and experienced senior lawyer with an impressive ability to knit together all stakeholders in a transaction. He's always excellent to work with."
"John is extremely knowledgeable. His calm and sophisticated, as well extremely flexible approach, wins the game."
"He is a very solid practitioner and someone who absolutely knows his onions. He is absolutely practical and dogged in the pursuit of his client's interests but also rational."