Our people
Our team of financiers, project managers, engineers and analysts are based in our office in Dover Street.
julian harris
Julian was educated at Cranleigh School, Surrey and Phillips Academy, Massachusetts USA graduating with an MA from Peterhouse Cambridge.
He qualified as a lawyer at Allen & Overy LLP and became a partner in 1995. During his time at A&O he was based in Hong Kong, Milan, Amsterdam and London. In the case of Milan and Amsterdam, A&O merged with local law firms and Julian was the first London partner sent to facilitate those mergers.
Julian originally specialised in real estate finance, and was responsible for setting up A&O’s Real Estate Finance Group. Later on, Julian specialised in project finance.
After 16 years as a partner at Allen & Overy LLP, he set up P3P Partners LLP. Julian structures and negotiates P3P deals.
Julian is a keen cyclist. P3P teams have cycled from London to the Isle of Wight and London to Paris.
Qualifications
MA (Cantab)
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales and also Hong Kong
rupert lywood
Rupert is a chartered accountant who qualified with Robson Rhodes. Latterly he specialised in structured finance and venture capital.
Rupert has spent the last 25 years founding and building businesses in the energy, information, finance, medical and media sectors – including co-founding and chairing a multi-billion Euro trans-European energy business which he sold to International Power in 2007.
He remains active in all these sectors and in addition is currently focused on creating and delivering literacy programs in both the developed and developing world.
Rupert is a keen sailor. He has taken part in and completed the ARCS transatlantic race in 2009 and 2014.
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant
philip elborne
Philip joined P3P Partners in 2014 having spent five years at GE’s Power & Water business. He has worked across numerous areas of the power generation sector with roles in operations, construction and new business development.
As with many young fathers, he spends most of his time outside of work worrying about how long it is going to take until one of his sons can beat him at golf.
Qualifications
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineer and Management
wingfu poon
Wingfu trained and qualified with KPMG and has worked in a variety of finance and accounting roles across different industry sectors.
In his spare time, Wingfu enjoys going to watch football and the theatre and other pursuits involving sitting down.
Qualifications
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Ian Haszlakiewicz
Before joining P3P, Ian specialised in analysing wholesale gas and power markets.
His roles includes optimising P3P’s generation assets and modelling projects.
Outside of work, Ian is most likely to be found on a golf course.
Qualifications
MA in Economics, University of Edinburgh
rosalyn cheetham
Rosalyn joined P3P Partners in 2017 having spent over five years in the oil and gas industry where she worked on the detailed design of both offshore platforms and refineries. She has since put her green fingers to the test by developing vertical farming through product development, design, construction and operation.
Outside of the office Rosalyn enjoys keeping fit, even if it is to bypass the guilt of the food and drink temptations.
Qualifications
MEng with Honours in Mechanical Engineering
CEng IMechE
georgina marten
Before joining P3P Partners, Georgina worked as an EA in an events company.
Georgina provides administrative support to the team and is also responsible for the day to day management of P3P’s communication, including the website and social media,
Outside of work she loves nothing more than a glass of rosé.
Qualifications
BSc in Real Estate and Leisure Management
Alex Bartho
Alex joined P3P in October 2019, following two years in a commercial leadership role spearheading M&A, project finance and structured finance transactions for Ørsted. While Alex doesn’t like being described as ‘just’ a lawyer, when pushed he is willing to admit that he is legally qualified and formerly spent nine years as an energy and project finance solicitor, working around the world on high value transactions for predominantly renewable energy clients.
Alex has just had his first child so doesn’t have much time or energy to pursue his love of snow and water-sports. Only 18 years to go!
Qualifications
MA (Oxon) Jurisprudence
Qualified Solicitor
efe sowho
Efe is a chartered chemical engineer with experience 10 years’ experience industry. He spent a large part of his career in the cement industry running and optimising large scale production processes.
Prior to joining P3P in 2018 he managed several anaerobic digestion plants which generated electricity from food waste.
Efe loves food, travel and a nice glass of whiskey when he wants to relax.
Qualifications
BSc Birmingham University
evan thomson
Evan joined P3P in 2016. Prior to that he spent four years in the thermal and hydro power generation sectors with Amec Foster Wheeler and the Weir Group.
Outside of work Evan enjoys, travel and spelunking.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Business Management Stream) University of Alberta
leena peltonen
Leena joined P3P Partners in 2018 with experience from varied roles within the Energy industry. Her skillset and understanding of both engineering and business enables her to effectively manage our commercial operations.
Outside work, Leena likes being in the fresh air, which in her case usually involves a long bike ride somewhere far from London. She is a two-time ironman finisher.
Qualifications
MSc in Energy Technology
MSc in Accounting
ROOPAL RADIA
Roopal joined P3P in September 2020. Prior to this, she worked in the finance department of a global airline undertaking various different roles within the company.
Outside work Roopal enjoys travel, yoga and good wine!
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Economics and Accounting
Member of the Institute of Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA)
CALUM BLAIR
Calum joined P3P in 2021 having spent time working in the oil & gas industry developing offshore oil rigs and upgrading refineries. He held various roles within the industry including energy strategy, operations / logistics and engineering diagnostics.
Calum regularly goes sailing and enjoys going skiing holidays with his family. He also referees football at a semi-pro level. He likes to spend his spare time travelling, trying new foods, and finding his next adventure
Qualifications
MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
NATALIE DUNCAN
Natalie joined P3P in 2020, having spent twenty years working on Business Intelligence solutions and providing analytics within the Energy, Law and Public sectors.
Outside of work Natalie enjoys travelling, Forex trading and spending time with her children.
Qualifications
MSc in Big Data & Business Intelligence
BSc in Computer Science
Silviu Bazgan
Silviu joined P3P in 2020. Prior to this he worked in Origami Energy where he was Billing and Settlement Manager responsible for maximising revenue from battery assets ensuring agreed service standards
Outside of work Silviu enjoys fine food and all kinds of outdoor activities and sports.
steve butler
Steve joined P3P Partners in 2022 having spent 10 years with a start-up American-owned combined heat & power business operating in the UK & Europe. He has worked in varying energy delivery roles including senior service, commissioning, construction, and operations.
Steve is keen shot at clay pigeon shooting when he is not chasing his children around their various parties, football, and ballet practices. He also enjoys traveling whilst trying new foods and wines along the way.
Qualifications
Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Diplomas and a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Alicia nowakowski San leandro
Alicia is a mechanical engineer with more than five years of experience in engineering in the UK and Canada. After two amazing years in Canada where she worked within the Hydro power industry she made her way back to England and decided to focus her career in Renewable Energy.
She enjoys travelling, swimming and her most favourite thing trying the amazing cuisines from all around the world.
Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering degree
Master in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.