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Nick Kelly

ABOUT

Introduction

Nick is a former General Counsel and senior commercial and corporate lawyer specialising in the energy sector. He advises on all aspects of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally, covering the full lifecycle from acquisition and development through construction, operation and exit.

Nick trained and worked at Dentons before becoming General Counsel of Sindicatum Sustainable Resources, a US$400m renewable energy fund developing projects across South East Asia. He subsequently ran his own legal services firm for a decade, advising energy clients including Smart DCC, Warrego Energy and Atlas Copco as their in-house counsel.

His practice covers oil and gas, renewables and the intersection of energy and technology, including the UK’s smart metering roll-out and the divergence of energy, IT and digital infrastructure. He brings a deep understanding of the energy sector’s regulatory landscape alongside broad corporate and commercial expertise.

Previous roles

Own legal services firm (clients including Smart DCC, Warrego Energy, Atlas Copco) (2012 to 2022)

Founder and Principal

Sindicatum Sustainable Resources (US$400m renewable energy fund, Singapore)

General Counsel

Dentons (formerly Denton Wilde Sapte)

Solicitor

Services

Legal specialties

Renewables and Clean Energy Advising on renewable energy projects and investments, with particular experience in South East Asia and the UK, including clean energy funds and smart energy infrastructure.
Energy Project Development Advising clients at all stages of energy project development, including regulatory frameworks, financing structures, construction contracts and operational agreements.
Oil and Gas Advising on commercial and corporate matters in the oil and gas sector, drawing on extensive in-house and advisory experience.
Smart Metering and Digital Energy Infrastructure Advising on the legal and commercial frameworks for smart metering roll-out and the convergence of energy, IT and digital infrastructure in the UK.
Joint Ventures and Corporate Transactions Advising on joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, debt and equity financings, and fuel supply and off-take arrangements for energy businesses.

Sectors

Energy and infrastructure Advising on all aspects of energy and infrastructure projects, from regulatory strategy and project…

Nick Kelly is highly organised and his deep understanding of complex financial structures and deals makes him invaluable to any business working with large institutions.

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