Sam Tye

During my career as a lawyer I have been involved in advising across a wide range of infrastructure projects. I have extensive experience of advising on issues that arise on projects and renewable assets during the construction and operational phases including variations to project finance documentation, the termination of projects and defaults occurring under project finance documentation as well as investment and M&A in this sector.

A number of my clients in the infrastructure sector began during the course of the 2010s to invest in and develop renewable and low carbon projects. As a consequence, I have been involved in advising on a range of renewable and low carbon projects. It was through this initial exposure to renewables that I became increasingly aware of, and interested in, the wider green agenda.

I have been able to combine my interest in the green agenda with my career by heading up Fladgate’s Green Energy Group. Climate change is already having a significant effect on the Earth, however, if we take action now, we can avoid the worst effects of climate change that will arise. I hope that through my work with Fladgate’s Green Energy Group I can contribute to the UK’s progress towards Net Zero by 2050 and help to protect future generations.

• Advised Equitix on the refinancing of the Wern Ddu and Kessingland wind farms with Triodos Bank.
• Advised John Laing Group on the sale of its interest in the Runcorn energy from waste plant.
• Advised Equitix on the acquisition of a 50% interest in the Pant Y Wal Extension wind farm.
• Advised Equitix on the acquisition of Foresight's interests in a portfolio of projects including the Bishop Auckland Hospital project and Sandwell Schools project.
• Advised various clients on issues arising on PFI and non-PFI projects including early termination, refinancing, defaults under senior finance documents and project variations.