Shepherd and Wedderburn hires infrastructure partner

Paul Young has rejoined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a partner in the Infrastructure team, returning to the firm where he began his career.

Mr Young, who returns from Dentons where he became a partner in May 2021, specialises in non-contentious construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors.

He trained at Shepherd and Wedderburn and spent a number of years in the infrastructure team. He advises developers, financiers, public sector bodies, major utilities and contractors across the UK and internationally.

Managing partner Andrew Blain commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Paul back to the firm as a partner as part of the Infrastructure team’s continuing growth. Paul’s breadth of specialist knowledge in the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors will be invaluable and further enhance our offering to our clients."