BCLP strengthens London Energy, Environment and Infrastructure Practice Group with partner duo

International law firm BCLP has appointed two partners to strengthen its Energy, Environment and Infrastructure (EEI) Practice Group in London.

Kevin Atkins and Matthew Daffurn advise on project financings, project development and corporate work in the energy and infrastructure sectors. They represent clients across Europe, the UK, Africa, Latin America and a number of other developed and emerging market jurisdictions.

Their experience extends to energy transition, renewables, upstream exploration and production, midstream and downstream oil and gas projects, extractive industries, defense, petrochemicals, nuclear energy and electricity infrastructure.

Kevin started his career at Vinson & Elkins before joining Chadbourne & Parke as a partner in 2014, moving to Locke Lord in 2016.

Matthew spent 14 years at Linklaters, with a secondment at Rio Tinto, before joining Locke Lord as a partner in 2020. He also co-chaired the firm’s international transactions practice.

Mark Richards, BCLP’s EMEA head of the Energy, Environment & Infrastructure team, said, “Kevin and Matt’s appointment will provide opportunities to expand and institutionalize existing relationships with competencies that really complement our existing team, as well as to develop our business strategy further with a deeper, more well-rounded offering. They are technically strong, ambitious practitioners who will help elevate our work in this growing field to the next level.”

Jinal Shah, UK managing partner at BCLP said, “We are thrilled that Matthew and Kevin have joined our team. Their rich breadth of international and domestic experience in the energy sector, and client-focused approach, will complement our strong UK and international teams and be of great value to our clients. Their joining is a testament to BCLP’s ongoing commitment to providing outstanding legal services and securing strategic hires to help our clients to meet their goals.”