Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP ('Freshfields') has advised First Reserve, a leading global private equity and infrastructure investment firm exclusively focused on energy, on its agreement to acquire Morrison Utility Services, the leading provider of utility infrastructure services in the United Kingdom.

With history dating back to 1884, Morrison Utility Services ('Morrison') serves blue-chip utility companies (electricity, gas, water) and telecom providers throughout the UK.  Morrison’s mission is to be the leading utility service provider by delivering a cost-effective quality service to its clients and continuously maintaining, renewing and upgrading essential UK utility infrastructure and networks. The company has nearly 4,000 direct employees, with a focus on training and development programs to enhance expertise and dependability.

The Freshfields team was led on the corporate side by senior associate James Scott and partner Graham Watson. They were supported by finance partner Peter Hall.