Nicholas Howarth
About Nicholas Howarth
Nicholas Howarth is a Managing Associate in the Energy & Infrastructure sector at Linklaters, where he has worked since 2020. He has significant experience in renewable energy projects and infrastructure financing, having previously held various roles at Linklaters since 2011.
Work at Linklaters
Nicholas Howarth currently serves as a Managing Associate in the Energy & Infrastructure sector at Linklaters, a position he has held since 2020. His career at Linklaters began with a Vacation Scheme in 2011, followed by a Trainee Solicitor role from 2013 to 2015. After completing his training, he worked as an Associate in the same department from 2015 to 2020. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in significant projects related to renewable energy and infrastructure financing.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Howarth completed his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Exeter from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Legal Practice Course qualification from the University of Law, Moorgate in 2013. Additionally, he studied Mandarin Chinese intensively at Beijing Language and Culture University in 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in energy and infrastructure law.
Background
Nicholas Howarth attended Oldbury Wells School in Bridgnorth, where he completed his high school education from 2002 to 2009. His early education laid the foundation for his subsequent studies in law and his career in legal practice, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Achievements
Nicholas Howarth has contributed to various significant projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Notable contributions include facilitating the agreement between Mainstream Renewable Power and Aker Horizons for a major equity stake acquisition. He also worked on the multi-source, ECA-backed financing of a 299MW biomass plant in Teesside, advised on the financing of the NeuConnect interconnector, and played a key role in the acquisition of Aurora Infrastructure and HS1.