Energy, renewables and cleantech

The expanding renewable energy, cleantech and recycling sectors are a natural home for Lawrence Graham. They combine our recognised strengths in capital raising, corporate advice, projects, real estate development, planning, entrepreneurial growth services and environmental law.

Energy, renewables and cleantech

Our services include:

Capital raising and private equity
Mergers and acquisitions
Strategic alliances and joint ventures
Real estate and project finance
Planning approval processes
Waste to energy and recycling agreements
Power purchase and fuel supply agreements
Development, control and licensing advice
Environmental issues
Intellectual property protection, licensing, exploitation and enforcement
Construction and procurement matters

Energy, renewables and cleantech

Our clients include corporates, promoters, investors, entrepreneurs, government agencies, developers and contractors, covering a wide spectrum including wind, wave, tidal, biomass, energy from waste, bio-fuels, solar PV, carbon trading and recycling.

We have a wealth of experience in advising companies at all stages of their development across the renewable energy and cleantech sectors, including established and well-known clients such as Clipper Windpower and Marine Current Turbines through to companies at earlier stages in the cycle including many pre-revenue companies with proven technologies.

Energy, renewables and cleantech

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Brazil An introduction to our services in Brazil 04 Apr 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
Mineral resources companies note This note highlights some of the key issues that a mineral company needs to consider when contemplating such a listing. 27 Jan 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
E-bulletin: Renewable energy and cleantech October 2010 A news bulletin from LG, tailored to the Cleantech industry. 07 Dec 2011 MORE
E-bulletin: renewable energy and cleantech Latest news on renewable energy and cleantech. 07 Dec 2011 MORE
Renewable energy and cleantech tombstones Some of our recent renewable energy and cleantech transactions. 06 Sep 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Renewable energy brochure An overview of our renewable energy, clean-tech and recycling sector capabilities. 07 Oct 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF
Oil and gas tombstones Our work for the oil and gas sector is one of our core business areas. 07 Oct 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF
Natural resources credentials A summary of our Natural Resources team's credentials. 07 Mar 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

Energy, renewables and cleantech

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LG advises JSC Naftogaz in US$3.656 bn credit agreement Feb 2013 MORE
PTT Exploration and Production buys Cove Energy Plc for £1.22bn Lawrence Graham LLP advises as PTT Exploration and Production buys Cove Energy Plc for £1.22bn Aug 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on $120m acquisition of Georgian mining companies Lawrence Graham LLP has acted for clients Mining Developments – Georgia LLC and Mineral Resources Management LLC on their US$120 million acquisition of GPM Georgia BV. Jun 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on increased £1.2bn offer for Cove Energy International business law firm Lawrence Graham LLP is continuing to advise Cove Energy Plc in relation to a possible takeover. May 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham to advise Ukrainian oil and gas giant Naftogaz LG has entered into a procurement contract with Naftogaz for the provision of legal advice and assistance. Apr 2012 MORE
LG advising Cove Energy plc on its formal sale process The LG team is being led by partners Geoff Gouriet and John Reed, and associate Sam Gray. Feb 2012 MORE
LG advises Greenko on $70m investment from Standard Chartered LG has advised Greenko Group Plc – the AIM-traded Indian owner and operator of clean energy projects – on a US$70 million investment from Standard Chartered. Jan 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients Lawrence Graham ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients in latest Hemscott advisers guide. Aug 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham LLP advises Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising LG has advised Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising, SEDA facility, debt restructuring and redomicile to the Cayman Islands Jul 2011 MORE
LG advises Cape Plc on proposed new international holding company and move to the LSE market Lawrence Graham LLP is advising AIM-listed Cape plc on its step up from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and its simultaneous restructuring by way of a scheme of arrangement. May 2011 MORE
LG promotes two associates to partner in dispute resolution and corporate teams LG is pleased to announce associates James Sidwell and David Ponsford will be joining the partnership on 1 May 2011. Apr 2011 MORE
LG advises The Threadneedle Low Carbon Workplace Trust in its first purchase LG partner Robert Adam has advised The Threadneedle Low-Carbon Workplace Trust, the first fund to be launched in conjunction with the Carbon Trust, in its initial purchase of four buildings for £42 million. Jan 2011 MORE
LG advises on fast track AIM admission and £20m fundraisings Lawrence Graham has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities plc on two AIM-related transactions. Dec 2010 MORE
LG advises Cenkos on £18m oil and gas placing LG has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities Plc in relation to a fundraising for Canadian oil and gas company Caza Oil & Gas, Inc. Nov 2010 MORE
LG advises on £110m AIM secondary fundraising for Cove Energy plc LG has acted for AIM client Cove Energy Plc on its £110 million (gross) fundraising. Nov 2010 MORE
AIM listed Clipper Windpower Plc acquired by United Technologies Corporation LG is acting for Clipper Windpower Plc on its proposed recommended cash acquisition by United Technologies Corporation. Nov 2010 MORE
Indian power company KSK Power moves from AIM to LSE Main Market LG has advised KSK Power Ventur plc in connection with its move up from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange by way of a standard listing. Apr 2010 MORE
LG advises on worlds first wave and tidal energy leasing LG has advised Marine Current Turbines on its successful bid for a lease agreement with The Crown Estate for the world's first commercial wave and tidal leasing round. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises leading AIM listed Indian renewable energy company on £72 million placing LG has advised Greenko Group PLC on a £72 million fundraising by way of a placing of ordinary shares by Arden Partners plc and Mirabaud Securities LLP. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises Marine Current Turbines Limited on new funding from Siemens LG has advised Marine Current Turbines Limited on a £4.8 million round of investment from global engineering firm, Siemens Plc, the Carbon Trust, High Tide Worldwide BV and other private investors. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises on international superconductor energy technology company fundraising LG has advised AIM client Zenergy Power plc on a secondary fundraising of £20 million. Feb 2010 MORE
LG advises on a $270 million deal for wind energy client LG has advised Clipper Windpower Plc on a US$270 million transaction with United Technologies Corporation. Jan 2010 MORE
LG celebrates top spot with a flurry of fundraisings on AIM and LSE Main Market LG has advised on secondary fundraisings for five clients on both AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange with an aggregate value of approximately £78 million. May 2009 MORE

Energy, renewables and cleantech

Recommended by The Legal 500 UK as a leading law firm for projects, energy and natural resources (power including electricity, nuclear and renewables).

"Lawrence Graham LLP’s Louise Gowman has expertise in the ports-related aspects of renewables projects. Jonathan Riley is ‘personable, knowledgeable, realistic and quick to respond’." - The Legal 500 UK

Lawrence Graham is a Band 1 firm for Capital Markets: AIM - Chambers UK

"The team excels at advising clients in the insurance, natural resources and energy sectors.

"Client Service "They rose to the challenge of the transaction, were responsive beyond office hours and managed to out-negotiate the other side despite all the guns being aimed at us." - Chambers UK

"Lawrence Graham LLP's AIM practice has become a market leader and has reaped some lucrative instructions on the mining side." - The Legal 500 UK

"Lawrence Graham LLP assists clients in the energy and natural resources sectors, and is regularly instructed by Indian clients." - The Legal 500 UK

"LG's efforts in attracting Indian investors and listing companies have been fruitful, whilst natural resources and renewable energy sectors are other areas of success." - Chambers UK

British Legal Awards 2012 - MandA

Lawrence Graham is ranked number 1 legal adviser to AIM companies by Morningstar In its 5th anniversary edition, Hemscott ranked Lawrence Graham as the number 1 legal adviser to AIM companies