Partner and co-head of Gowling WLG's Energy Sector, Gareth Baker, has been named in Business Today's exclusive Top 10 UK-wide Influential Lawyers in Renewables & Alternative Energy 2023 list.
Each year, Business Today names a select group of distinguished individuals who stand out for their expertise in handling key legal matters in the energy sector and the significant role they play in supporting the continued development of renewable energy in the UK. Lawyers feature for their work at the forefront of energy and natural resources developments in the UK to provide strategic counsel on renewable energy acquisitions, disposals, and financings.
Gareth has been recognised for his "renowned" and "proficient handling of corporate matters", and as a "key figure in the renewables sector representing clients in various areas including asset disposals, acquisitions, and portfolio reorganisations". He is also praised "for his diversity", covering "sectors spanning wind, solar, and waste-to-energy developments".
The listing follows wider Energy sector success this year with the team having been ranked by Chambers & Partners in their UK 2024 guide for 'Energy & Natural Resources: Power' and 'Energy & Natural Resources: Renewables & Alternative Energy'. Our Energy lawyers were also recognised by The Legal 500 in its UK 2024 directory, garnering leading rankings for 'Energy, Project Finance and PFI' and 'Power (including electricity, nuclear, and renewables)'.
Gowling WLG's Energy team has a market-leading reputation and operates seamlessly around the globe. Positioned at the forefront of the renewables sector, the team is at the leading edge of "new" energy transactions in the corporate, finance, off-taker and project development space, advising clients across a range of transition technologies, sectors, asset classes, and geographies, to deliver effective and innovative solutions for clients while navigating challenging regulatory frameworks.