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Meghan Vaillancourt

Meghan Vaillancourt

Associate

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Meghan is an Associate in the Energy and Infrastructure team, where she advises both public and private sector clients on a broad range of complex projects.

Her work spans industries including oil and gas, LNG, hydrogen, and renewables, with a focus on managing intricate public procurements to meet both legal and commercial objectives.

Recognised for her open and collaborative approach, Meghan builds strong client relationships by offering clear, practical legal guidance on complex issues.

She is valued for her ability to translate intricate legal frameworks into actionable solutions, ensuring clients remain fully informed at every stage of a project.

Her expertise includes advising on domestic and international energy projects, as well as energy sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A), providing comprehensive support across all aspects of project development and operations.

  • Energy Sector
  • Transport Sector
  • Waste Sector
  • Corporate Law
  • Infrastructure

Meghan’s key career highlights include advising:

  • The construction, installation, and commissioning of tie-in facilities between natural gas terminals, including the negotiation of interface and transportation agreements on behalf of a confidential client.
  • The development of a CCUS-enabled blue hydrogen production facility within the Teesside industrial cluster for a confidential client, advancing the UK’s clean energy goals.
  • Aberdeen City Council on the strategic development of the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub, a landmark project for the city’s sustainable energy future.
  • The lenders involved in the financing, development, and operation of one of the UK’s largest energy-from-waste facilities, designed to process 1.4 million tonnes of waste annually.
  • A confidential client in the acquisition of a fertiliser blending facility in the Netherlands, including managing competition law and compliance due diligence.
  • Birmingham Highways Limited in the restructuring of the £300 million PFI contract for the building and maintenance of Birmingham’s road infrastructure.

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