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Alexander Hadrill


Alexander Hadrill
  1. People

Alexander Hadrill

Alexander Hadrill

Senior Associate


London

Alexander Hadrill
  1. People

Alexander Hadrill

Alexander Hadrill

Senior Associate


London

Alexander Hadrill

Senior Associate

London

T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4740

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Biography

Alex works on all aspects of project finance transactions and has experience in acting for lenders and developers on the negotiation, completion and variation of projects. He also assists with and advises on both power (including renewables) and natural resources M&A, the tendering and negotiation of commercial contracts (with a particular focus on the electricity, gas and oil services sectors) and corporate governance and structuring procedures across a range of industry sectors.

Areas of Focus

Data Centers Data Centers

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Civic involvement & honors

Legal 500 UK, Leading Associate- Infrastructure: Project finance and development , 2026

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  • England and Wales

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