Jacob Burton
Senior Associate
Jacob specialises in consenting of major energy and infrastructure projects, including offshore wind, utility scale solar and water infrastructure, and all aspects related to the development, maintenance and upgrade of rail and ports. Jacob is also experienced in compulsory purchase orders and compensation claims.
Jacob regularly acts for developers and infrastructure providers on environmental and planning issues for major energy and infrastructure projects, from preliminary design through to project delivery. He also advises on compulsory purchase orders and compensation claims. Jacob works closely with project and technical consultant teams and provides strategic advice on engagement with stakeholders, regulatory bodies and interested parties. As an experienced litigator, he has regularly appeared before examining authorities and in court on planning issues.
Jacob is also experienced in large scale residential and commercial development, assisting clients with securing planning permissions and providing strategic advice to enable project delivery.
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Philippa Rigby
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Philippa specialises in private equity, private M&A, complex reorganisations and joint ventures, focusing on the corporate real estate, retail and technology sectors. Her clients range from international plcs to owner managers.
Pedro Gila Martínez-Conde
Associate
Pedro has a particular focus on advising lenders and borrowers on syndicated bank financing, structured finance, project finance and regulation of financial markets (including investment, refinancing, and restructuring).