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Our differentiated approach
Deep sector expertise
Our deep sector-specific expertise means that we can help private capital clients assess and allocate risks affecting complex assets and revenue streams across the range of investment strategies
Range of execution capability
Our multi-disciplinary transaction teams enable us to serve clients at every stage of the private capital investment life cycle, from fund formation and capital deployment through asset management to exits
Market reach
We approach private capital as our target clients do, as a single integrated team, combining best-in-class global market experience, broad regional capability and deep local knowledge
Our breadth of expertise enables us to serve private capital clients at every stage of the investment life cycle.
Experience
COVID-19 STATE AID
We have advised a number of clients in relation to State aid and subsidy control matters (EU and UK) arising in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic, including under the European Commission’s Temporary State Aid Framework.
RWE AND LYNEMOUTH POWER
In obtaining unconditional State aid clearance following an in-depth Phase II investigation, for UK support measures for the conversion of the Lynemouth coal fired power plant to biomass, creating one of the largest biomass fired power plants in Europe.
THE BRITISH AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION
In three cases before the EU Courts appealing State aid decisions concerning the UK's aggregates levy, an environmental tax which affects hundreds of quarries across the UK, and with respect to related litigation in the English Courts.
Bank of Ireland
Advising in relation to financial crisis rescue and restructuring aid
DRAX
In obtaining unconditional State aid clearance following an in-depth Phase II investigation, for UK support measures to convert a third unit of Drax's coal power station to biomass.
EU TAX PLANNING INVESTIGATIONS
We have advised a number of multinational companies in relation to European Commission State aid investigations into the tax ruling practices of EU Member States.
Awards and recognition
Commercial Property: Investment, Development & Corporate Occupiers - Tier 1
Legal 500 UK 2024
"They are responsive, client focused and have in depth commercial understanding. They provide pragmatic and forward thinking solutions."
Legal 500 UK 2024
Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance – Band 1
Chambers APAC 2023
Power – Band 1
Chambers UK 2024
"A top tier real estate practice, who bring excellence to everything they do. The are capable of handling any top-Drawer real estate transaction."
Legal 500 UK 2024
Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Lease – Band 1
Chambers APAC 2023