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Mark Coker
Mark Coker
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Biography
Mark is a partner based in the firm’s London office and is a member of the firm’s worldwide Finance practice group.
Mark has extensive experience in the energy sector, as well as wide experience in transportation infrastructure and telecoms, advising on transactions based in Europe, Africa, and Asia. He has acted for developers, operators, multi-lateral agencies, commercial banks, and other financial institutions, on the development, financing, and disposition of projects and assets. Mark has particular experience in the climate change sector, including renewables, carbon capture and storage and emissions reductions and trading. Mark also advises on private equity investments in European real estate loans, including distressed debt acquisitions and disposals and loan restructuring.
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Representative Experience
Financing
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- Advised the project sponsors on the financing of a hydrogen-fired power project in Abu Dhabi
- Advised an oil and gas company on its borrowing facilities secured over assets in the UK North Sea and North America
- Advised the mandated lead arrangers on the €550 million financing of the concession for the Larnaka and Pafos airports in Cyprus: airport finance deal of the year 2006
Project Development
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- Advised a private equity sponsor on the development and financing of an onshore wind farm in Sweden
- Advising the sponsor on the development and financing of gas processing and pipeline facilities for gas fields in Nigeria
- Advised a large national oil company on the development of an LNG liquefaction project in the Middle East
Mergers and Acquisitions
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- Advised a large Chinese energy company on its US$7.1 billion investment in a South American oil and gas business
- Advised a private equity fund on the acquisition and financing of several portfolios of commercial real estate loans and mortgage-backed securities
- Advised financial investors on the acquisition of a majority interest in a large UK wind farm portfolio
Commercial and Regulatory
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- Advised a train operating company on the restructuring of its long-term leasing arrangements for its locomotive rolling-stock
- Advised the seller on management and earn-out arrangements for the sale of power and mining assets located in Central Asia
- Advised on a long-term tolling contract for uranium compounds for a UK nuclear reprocessing facility
Climate Change
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- Advised an international airline regarding compliance with the EU Emission Trading Scheme for the aviation sector
- Advised a wind farm developer on multiple project supply agreements with large wind turbine manufacturer and on proposals for a turbine pre-delivery financing
- Advised a European utility on the joint venture arrangements for a very large offshore wind farm project
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Education and Professional Background
- Cambridge University, England, M.A. Classics and Law, 1988
- Admitted: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, 1990
Professional Recognition
Legal 500: UK, Projects, Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, 2011 Legal 500: UK, Projects, Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, 2010 "Leader in the field of Energy and Projects: Projects," Chambers UK: 2010
Activities and Affiliations
- Member: Association of International Petroleum Negotiators; Law Society of England and Wales
Publications and Presentations
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- "A “Trilemma” for Investors in UK Energy Infrastructure,"Law360, November 30, 2011 (co-author)
- "Electricity Market Reform and Low Carbon Initiatives in the United Kingdom — or — The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Challenges for Investors in the UK Energy Infrastructure," V&E Climate Change Report, November 2, 2011, Issue 16 (co-author)
- "Is There a Future for the CDM?," V&E Climate Change Report, June 7, 2011 (co-author)
Solicitors and Registered Foreign Lawyers. A list of partner names is available for inspection at CityPoint, One Ropemaker Street, London EC2Y 9UE. Vinson & Elkins RLLP is a limited liability partnership formed under the laws of New York authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No. 0079019).
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CityPoint, 33rd Floor
One Ropemaker Street
London EC2Y 9UE
United Kingdom
Tel +44.20.7065.6012
Fax +44.2.7065.6001
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