Ben’s practice involves advising on a broad range of transactions across the energy value chain acting for sponsors and financial institutions. With a focus on project development, Ben has a wide range of experience that includes construction, procurement, operation and offtake arrangements as well as broader commercial contract negotiations and regulatory matters.
Ben specialises in advising clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a particular focus on traditional and emerging green technologies supporting energy transition.
Expertise
Industries
Experience
Representative matters
The lenders and ECAs in relation to the development and financing of the H2 Green Steel giga-scale hydrogen and green steel project in Europe.
Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) in relation to the development and financing of a 9GWh battery gigafactory in France.
Marinus Link in relation to the development of a telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria, Australia. (previous firm experience).
Edify Energy in relation to the development and financing of battery energy storage systems in Australia. (previous firm experience).
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.