Greenberg Traurig Strengthens London Energy Practice with Shareholder Sofiya Bumagin

LONDON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has strengthened its London Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Shareholder Sofiya Bumagin.

Bumagin, who joins from Sidley Austin LLP, advises private equity firms and other financial sponsors on infrastructure mergers and acquisitions transactions, with a particular focus on energy transition and digital infrastructure. Her experience includes M&A involving battery storage, district heating, data centres, telecommunications towers and fibre networks. She recently undertook a one-year secondment to an infrastructure private equity firm, where she acted on transactions across all infrastructure verticals. Prior to joining Sidley, she was a legal director at a global investment group, supporting its infrastructure investment team.

Greenberg Traurig Executive Chairman Richard A. Rosenbaum said: "Infrastructure and energy are central to our growth strategy, particularly as investment continues to flow into energy transition, digital infrastructure, and other essential assets. Sofiya brings strong transactional experience advising private capital providers in these markets, further strengthening our ability to support clients on complex investments across jurisdictions."

Executive Vice President and London Managing Shareholder Fiona Adams said: "Sofiya's arrival is another important addition to our growing London platform. We have continued to invest in leading talent across our practices, building greater depth and breadth in areas where our clients are seeing increasing demand. Her transactional experience and strong private capital perspective will add to the capabilities we can offer clients from London, while further strengthening our connections across the firm's global platform."

Bumagin will work closely with London Energy Practice Head Shashank Krishna, advising investors and other market participants on energy and infrastructure transactions in the UK and internationally.

Krishna added: "The energy and infrastructure markets are attracting significant investment as the energy transition and continued development of digital infrastructure create new opportunities for investors. Sofiya brings valuable experience advising financial sponsors and private capital providers on transactions across these markets. Her arrival supports our broader focus on building our energy and infrastructure capabilities in London and globally."

Bumagin said: "Greenberg Traurig has built a strong international energy and infrastructure platform, with the depth of experience to support investors on complex transactions across markets. The firm's entrepreneurial approach and focus on these growth sectors made the opportunity particularly attractive. I look forward to working with Shashank and colleagues across the firm to support clients on their investment strategies."

Bumagin's recent experience includes advising private equity infrastructure funds on an investment in a mining business, a bid for a marina operator, the acquisition of a container terminals business, and the sale of a stake in and establishment of fibre and towers lease aggregation platforms. She has also advised on the purchase of a flexible generation power station.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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