Shashank Krishna leads the London energy practice and advises clients in the energy, infrastructure, defence sectors, focusing on Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Shashank has an international clientele with experience across multiple industries, focusing on renewables, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, clean transport, infrastructure and defence. He also has experience in conventional power, oil & gas, LNG, refining and petrochemicals, EnergyTech, ESG, and metals, mining, and commodities.
His legal work primarily centers around M&A, joint ventures, project development and financing related to intricate and high-value energy and infrastructure projects throughout the value chain.
Having practiced law in prominent international firms in London, Singapore, and New Delhi, Shashank has worked on transactions in nearly 50 jurisdictions, amounting to nearly $100 billion in value. His advisory roster exceeds 28 GW across technologies in the power sector alone.
Shashank has also been involved in notable pro bono projects, including providing legal advice to the Governments of Sierra Leone and Nepal.
Client testimonials in Legal 500 2024 include that Shashank’s “knowledge of infrastructure, energy, defence and financing structures is second to none” and that he is “possibly the most well-rounded partner that I have had the privilege of working with”. Clients add: “The work ethic and duty of care to clients is fantastic. What separates Shashank from other professionals is the very practical, commercial advice that he provides in order to see a deal to completion.”
