Meghan Vaillancourt

Meghan is a Senior Associate in the Energy and Infrastructure team with experience across a broad range of sectors, including renewable energy, hydrocarbons, and public infrastructure.

She advises both public and private sector clients on a broad range of energy and infrastructure projects. Her expertise includes advising on domestic and international energy projects and energy sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A).She provides comprehensive support across all aspects of project development and operations.

Recognised for her open and collaborative approach, Meghan builds strong client relationships by offering clear, practical legal guidance on complex issues. She is valued for her ability to translate intricate legal frameworks into actionable solutions, ensuring clients remain fully informed at every stage of a project.

Sector experience

  • Central Government
  • Corporate Clients
  • Energy Sector
  • Local Government
  • Start up
  • Transport Sector
  • Waste Sector

Practice Areas

  • Commercial
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Corporate Law
  • Highways
  • Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure Authorisation
Case highlights
  • Advised on GBE’s £40 million equity investment in ITM Power to support the development of its Chronos hydrogen electrolyser technology, accelerating the 1GW expansion of its Bessemer Park manufacturing facility in Sheffield.
  • Advising various local authorities on the development and expansion of heat network infrastructure, including connecting networks to new residential/commercial developments and retrofitting existing assets for integration into heat networks.
  • Advising an authority on the establishment of a green investment fund.
  • The construction, installation, and commissioning of tie-in facilities between natural gas terminals, including the negotiation of interface and transportation agreements on behalf of a confidential client.*
  • The development of a CCUS-enabled blue hydrogen production facility within the Teesside industrial cluster for a confidential client, advancing the UK’s clean energy goals.*
  • Aberdeen City Council on the strategic development of the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub, a landmark project for the city’s sustainable energy future.*
  • The lenders involved in the financing, development, and operation of one of the UK’s largest energy-from-waste facilities, designed to process 1.4 million tonnes of waste annually.*
  • Birmingham Highways Limited in the restructuring of the £300 million PFI contract for the building and maintenance of Birmingham’s road infrastructure.*

    * prior to joining Sharpe Pritchard