Ben Shorten
Global Guide 2024
Expertise Based Abroad : Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
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Expertise Based Abroad
About
Provided by Ben Shorten
Practice Areas
Ben’s practice is focused on the development and financing of complex, large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on energy transition, conventional power and water, and oil and gas projects. He regularly advises both sponsors and lenders on innovative, “first-in-kind” projects. He acts for major corporate clients and financial institutions with a particular focus on EMEA and Asia.
Career
College of Law, London: Diploma in Law, Diploma in Legal Practice, CPE/LPC
Downing College - University of Cambridge: M.A.
Admissions: England and Wales
Chambers Review
Global
Ben Shorten is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP's London office. He continues to be active in representing banks, ECAs and sponsors on high-value power projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ben has a strong problem-solving mindset and a keen commercial sense. He is gifted at narrowing down a complex situation to its core issues and finding solutions to simplify and address those."
"He is an expert in his field. He displayed excellent commercial awareness by distilling key commercial points from complex legal agreements. He's also a pleasure to work with."
"He is a proactive lawyer who adds value and takes the time to understand our business and how he and his team can position us for future success."
"Ben has a strong problem-solving mindset and a keen commercial sense. He is gifted at narrowing down a complex situation to its core issues and finding solutions to simplify and address those."
"He is an expert in his field. He displayed excellent commercial awareness by distilling key commercial points from complex legal agreements. He's also a pleasure to work with."
"He is a proactive lawyer who adds value and takes the time to understand our business and how he and his team can position us for future success."