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Jon Thursby

Partner

London

As a projects lawyer, Jon advises on all aspects of the construction and operation of offshore wind and other large renewable energy projects in established and developing markets.

In addition to drafting and negotiating FIDIC, BIMCO, LOGIC and other standard form agreements, Jon also advises on highly bespoke construction management and fully "wrapped" EPC agreements.

Jon advises sponsors, lenders and contractors on the construction and operation of wind, solar, biomass and other renewable energy projects in Asia, Europe, the UK and the U.S.

Jon's recent experience includes performing the role of Commercial Director for the Formosa II offshore wind project in Taiwan.

Before returning to the UK in 2024, Jon was based in Singapore for a number of years where he advised on some of the most complex and innovative offshore wind projects in South Korea, Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia, including the Changfang and Xidao project developed by CIP and its partners, which remains one of the largest offshore wind project financings in Asia. Although based in London, Jon continues to advise on projects in various stages of development, construction and operation in Asia and the U.S.

Jon began his career as a disputes lawyer and continues to advise on contentious matters.

    • A group of 6 export credit agencies and 25 international and Taiwanese banks and other financial institutions in relation to the USD 3 billion financing of the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind project being constructed in Taiwan.
    • Institutional investors in connection with a £1.3 billion investment-grade bond issued in relation to the acquisition of an equity interest in the Walney Extension offshore wind project in the UK.
    • A Danish pension fund in relation to its acquisition, together with Macquarie, of an equity interest in the Teeside biomass project in the UK.

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