Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces the appointment of Henry Stewart as partner in the Projects, Energy, Environment and Resources practice, based in London, as the firm builds out its European energy offering.
Henry has built a career advising on finance, commercial and corporate matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a particular focus on project finance, project finance restructuring and holdco debt. His practice spans the UK and Continental Europe and he has notably advised on a large number of landmark energy transition transactions, including across renewable energy, gas and storage.
Paul Jenkins, Global Co-CEO of Ashurst Perkins Coie, said: “We are delighted to welcome Henry to Ashurst Perkins Coie. His appointment reflects our strategic commitment to strengthening our projects and infrastructure offering across London and Europe. The European project finance market continues to experience significant momentum, with more than US$337 billion of activity recorded in 2025 alone and strong demand expected to continue. Henry is widely recognised as a leading finance lawyer for the energy transition sector, bringing deep sector knowledge, commercial acumen and extensive experience advising on complex transactions. His expertise will further enhance our ability to support clients and strengthen our position in this dynamic market.”
Global co-lead for Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Energy & Infrastructure sector, Dan Brown, continued: “Growing our global energy finance bench is a strategic priority for our Energy & Infrastructure Sector. Henry’s expertise and insight in renewable energy finance and deep client relationships will continue to unlock value and opportunity for our clients and firm. His hire reinforces our mission to partner with clients reshaping the systems that underpin the economies of tomorrow, through energy security, resilient infrastructure and sustainable growth.”
Co-head of Projects, Energy, Environment and Resources (EMEA), Terry van Poortvliet, added: “Henry is a fantastic addition to our team. His track record of guiding clients through complex financings across Europe speaks for itself and we look forward to the perspective he will bring to our clients and the wider team.”
Henry Stewart said: “I am excited to be joining Ashurst Perkins Coie at such a pivotal time for the energy sector. The firm’s outstanding platform and genuine commitment to advising at the forefront of the energy transition is clear and I look forward to joining the team.”
Henry’s arrival is the latest boost to Ashurst’s global Projects, Energy, Environment and Resources bench, following the recent hires of Anne Wicks (Abu Dhabi), Nezar Al Abbas and Mushri Alsahli (Saudi Arabia) and the promotions of Nicola Toscano (Italy), Alexis Rosenberg (New York), Raquel Tarancon Plata (Abu Dhabi) and Libby McKillop (Brisbane) to partner.
