Robin Baillie is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Energy Group in the firm’s London office. He has over 20 years of experience advising clients on energy and infrastructure projects around the world.
He has a broad infrastructure project practice advising developers, project sponsors, infrastructure funds, government bodies, lenders, contractors and operators on a wide range of projects involving energy, transport, health care, education, and accommodation. The work involved includes project development, project finance, and acquisition and divestiture.
In the U.K., Robin’s experience has been predominantly advising sponsors and developers on projects in the renewable energy, transport, and social infrastructure sectors.
Representative Matters
- Advising a construction contractor on the build and ongoing maintenance of a series of solar projects in the East of England.
- Advising a U.K.-based infrastructure fund on the acquisition and ongoing operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility in North Carolina.
- Advising on numerous secondary market acquisitions in health, education, transportation, defense, and housing sectors in Europe and North America.
- Advising joint venture on the development, finance, and construction of a £300 million waste tyre processing facility in the U.K.
- Advising infrastructure funds on the financing and development of a number of renewable energy projects in the U.K.
- Advising on the development and construction of a major hydrogen power facility in the U.K.
- Advising developers and sponsors on numerous biomass and RDF based EFW facilities across the U.K.
- Advising the owners and operators on a wide variety of operational issues and refinancings in relation to various PPP and energy projects in the U.K and North America.
- Advising sponsors and developers on a number of development and regeneration schemes in the U.K. and Middle East.
- Advising the developer on the construction and development of new bio-fuels facilities in France.
Speeches & Presentations
Publications
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"UK Government Launches Review of Electricity Markets,"
Energy Law Alert
(August 18, 2022).
Contacts: Robin Baillie, Jennifer J. Kafcas, Lisa G. Henneberry
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"Differing Approaches to Climate Policies in the UK and US,"
Environment & Natural Resources Law Alert
(August 9, 2022).
Contacts: Elizabeth B. Dawson, Robin Baillie
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"Energy & Infrastructure Investment – What Now for Greenfield Projects?,"
Energy Law Alert
(March 21, 2022).
Contacts: Meagan T. Bachman, Robin Baillie, Stefanie Atchinson
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"The Environment Act 2021, Highly Anticipated Legislation Crucial to UK Supply Chain Operations,"
Energy Law Alert
(January 19, 2022).
Contacts: Robin Baillie, Stefanie Atchinson, Emily McGovern
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"Sweeping Reforms to Building and Fire Safety: What Can the Industry Expect?,"
Infrastructure Alerts
(September 22, 2020).
Contact: Robin Baillie
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"What Impact is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Likely to Have on Documentation of Energy and Infrastructure Projects in the UK?,"
Energy Law Alert
(May 7, 2020).
Contacts: Stefanie Atchinson, Robin Baillie
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"COVID and the U.K. Construction Sector – Practical Problems and Legal Considerations in JCT D&B Contracts,"
Infrastructure Alerts
(April 22, 2020).
Contacts: Stefanie Atchinson, Robin Baillie
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"Managing the Impact of Coronavirus on a PFI/PPP Project,"
Infrastructure Alerts
(April 10, 2020).
Contacts: Stefanie Atchinson, Robin Baillie
Press Coverage
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Investing In Energy Efficiency Is Gaining Momentum
May 3, 2022 — Infrastructure Investor
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Oil And Gas Companies Are Looking At A Bonanza From The Ukraine War
March 10, 2022 — The Guardian
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The Changing Geopolitics Of Green Hydrogen
February 11, 2022 — PV Magazine
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The Colours of Hydrogen: What Does 2022 Have in Store?
December 28, 2021 — Energy Voice
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Industry Hails Boris Johnson's EV Net Zero Proposals
November 19, 2020 — Inspiratia
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Crowell Goes Up Against Jones Day With Non-Rotational Training Contract Launch
July 24, 2020 — The Lawyer
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Crowell & Moring's London Office Launches New Training Contract for January 2021
July 24, 2020 — All About Law
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Crowell & Moring Hires Banking Litigation Partner In London
January 8, 2020 — Law360
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A New Force In Asset-Based Lending
August, 2019 — Business Money
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Crowell & Moring Scoops Up Squires Trio
February 25, 2019 — Global Legal Post
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