Akin Gump announced that Alex Harrison has joined the firm as a partner in its energy and renewables team. Mr. Harrison joins the firm’s London office from Hogan Lovells, where he was head of its power, renewables and energy transition practice.
Mr. Harrison advises clients in relation to power generation, energy transition, greenfield and brownfield project development, project and structured financing, and electricity regulation. His experience further strengthens Akin Gump’s significant global energy offering, while also bolstering its transactions practice in the U.K. and internationally.
“I am thrilled to be joining Akin Gump, a firm with an internationally renowned and successful energy practice,” said Mr. Harrison. “I look forward to working collaboratively with the firm’s global offices and to enhancing the London team’s offering.”
Mr. Harrison’s extensive knowledge of the energy sector includes nuclear, wind, solar, biomass, hydro and energy storage, coal, gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power, and carbon capture and storage transactions. He also advises clients on electricity and emissions trading, acquisitions and disposals across the renewables, low carbon and thermal power sectors; aggregation and digitalization issues; electric vehicle charging; the electrification of transport and heat; and the development, financing and regulation of grid network infrastructure assets.
“In this period of unprecedented change for the global energy economy, Alex is a significant and timely addition to our firm as we continue to strengthen our global energy transition practice,” commented Akin Gump chairperson Kim Koopersmith. “His experience, industry standing and in-depth knowledge are welcomed and will be of huge benefit to our clients.”
Sebastian Rice, managing partner of Akin Gump’s London office and co-head of the firm’s corporate practice, added “Alex’s arrival also bolsters our London team and our global presence in the energy and renewables sector. His work on major U.K. and international projects will be a great asset to our cross-border client base.”