Brian Farrell

Partner, Head of Commercial and Head of the Energy & Resource Management Sector

Biography

Brian is a Partner and head of the Commercial Team and Head of the Energy & Resource Management sector.

Brian has significant experience advising clients on sub-contracts, service contracts, EPC contracts, joint venture arrangements, corporate governance and M&A arrangements.

Brian is recognised as a Leader in his field by Legal 500.

Relevant experience

Pennon: Lead adviser to the Pennon on the acquisition of Bristol Water for £814m.
Lakeside Energy from Waste: Lead adviser on the possible relocation of the 440ktpa energy from waste facility west of London.
Funds/Sponsors: Advising on numerous investments (as lead equity investor) including the acquisitions, sales and developments of energy from waste/biomass, Anaerobic Digestion and solar projects.
Developer: Advising a national commercial developer on the establishment of its Energy Service Company, with related power purchase / sharing agreements.
Viridor: Lead adviser in respect of a Polymers recycling plant including the cross border contracts (USA, France, Singapore) for the trading of recycled polymers.
Urbaser S.A.: Advising Urbaser S.A. in respect of their bid for the Malta EFW Project (based on UK PFI standards).

Specialisms

Commercial Energy & Resources Water Public Sector & Government

Testimonial

"Brian Farrell is the standout leader of the pack. His commercial mindset, dogged determination and legal skill make him a formidable partner on any matter."

Legal 500 2025

Testimonial

“Brian is an extremely capable, reliable and commercial lawyer. He understands the business and the nature of an in-house role. These attributes mean that, where needed, I can trust him trust him to deal with my internal commercial clients on complex and time critical matters. His attitude to client service, including understanding our current and future service needs (both in the legal and commercial arenas), make him a valued client relationship partner.”

Simon Pugsley, General Counsel, Pennon Group Plc

Testimonial

"Brian Farrell has a great level of sector knowledge and experience, as well as commercial negotiation skills and acumen."

Legal 500 2025

Testimonial

Brian is a “trusted pair of hands” who is “very commercial and on the ball”. He is also “a pleasure to work with. He just gets it”.

Legal 500, 2020