Energy & Natural Resources: Renewables & Alternative Energy
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
Sector focused firm:
WFW is an industry-focused firm with an outstanding reputation as one of the most innovative and highly respected firms operating in the energy and natural resources sector. WFW has a particularly strong brand acting for clients in the renewable energy, energy infrastructure, oil & gas, mining & minerals and soft commodities sectors.
Market leading renewables practice:
Our market leading position in renewable energy stems from our ability to support our clients throughout the entire business lifecycle of their project, from early stage considerations such as joint ventures and consenting issues to construction procurement, power purchase and other commercial contracts, project financing and the acquisition/divestment of completed high profile projects.
Oil & gas practice:
Our oil & gas practice advises clients in all major hydrocarbon regions on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions. We advise throughout the supply chain and provide innovative, sector focused advice.
Mining & minerals sector team:
Despite difficult market conditions, our team continue to advise clients on both new projects and raising funds to continue to develop existing projects.
Chambers Review
Watson Farley & Williams has a respected team with an enviable reputation for its expertise in relation to solar projects, as well as both onshore and offshore wind farms. The group handles the full breadth of issues relating to renewables projects, including transactional, commercial and financing matters. Its lawyers frequently represent lenders, sponsors and investors, among other clients, often advising on multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions. The firm possesses additional capabilities in upstream and midstream oil and gas transactions, including acquisitions and divestments.
Work Highlights
- Watson Farley & Williams advised BW Energy on a USD300 million reserve-based lending facility to be used initially for further financing and development of the Dussafu licence offshore Gabon.
- The firm advised Lloyds Bank, NatWest and Allied Irish Bank as lenders on a GBP230 million finance facility to Low Carbon for the creation of 1 GW of solar PV capacity.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Watson Farley & Williams has deep market knowledge and a great network of contacts in oil and gas financing."
"The firm responds quickly to new opportunities and shows flexibility in its approach."
"There is always an experienced member of the team available to advise at short notice."
"The WFW team in London is clearly an expert in its field and provides clients with sound legal and regulatory advice."
"Watson Farley & Williams has deep market knowledge and a great network of contacts in oil and gas financing."
"The firm responds quickly to new opportunities and shows flexibility in its approach."
"There is always an experienced member of the team available to advise at short notice."
"The WFW team in London is clearly an expert in its field and provides clients with sound legal and regulatory advice."
Notable Practitioners
Henry Stewart is adept at handling financing and refinancing mandates for renewable energy companies and commercial lenders. He is particularly experienced in the solar and wind energy arenas.
"Henry is very good at identifying risk and directing clients to a practical solution."
Joe Levin focuses his oil and gas practice on complex upstream finance transactions. He has considerable experience advising lenders on financing deals to support acquisitions and project development.
"Rather than taking a strict, academic approach, Joe tries to understand his clients' business and priorities, whilst also protecting their interests."
Daisy East is a renewable energy lawyer who frequently advises on high-profile project financing transactions. Her client base includes a range of lenders including funds, banks and export credit agencies.
"Daisy is a pleasure to work with. Clients always feel like they are in safe hands."
Ranked Lawyers at
Watson Farley & Williams
UK
Members
Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
Daisy East
Heike Trischmann
Henry Stewart
Jan Mellmann
Joe Levin
Martin Lucas
Paul Doris
Ravinder Sandhu
Clients
Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
DONG Energy AS
EFG Hermes
Investec plc
Lightsource
Madagascar Oil
OMV AG
PKA AIP
Tower Resources plc
Industries
Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
Energy
Financial Services
Mining & Metals
Utilities