Infrastructure
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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(020) 7638 1111About
Provided by Ashurst
Infrastructure is a core priority area of Ashurst and we remain closely focused on this dynamic area of law. Our infrastructure M&A and PPP/PFI team provides integrated specialist acquisition and financing advice across all infrastructure industry sectors.
Ashurst's infrastructure group is truly a dedicated and integrated global team - we are not limited to the UK: our UK specialists are key members of our global team that spans Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. We take an international approach to client management across Europe and the wider globe.
Our cross sub-sector infrastructure industry coverage means we can provide unrivalled expertise across the full range of infrastructure sectors, from energy and resources, through transport and built environment to digital infrastructure. We see infrastructure as a central priority and investment into this area is part of our ongoing strategy of retaining cross-industry work for clients operating in international Energy and Infrastructure industries.
Chambers Review
Ashurst is a specialist group with wide-ranging expertise in M&A transactions and financing, alongside considerable strengths in related regulatory, tax and competition matters. The firm is active in a range of industries, including utilities, education and transport infrastructure. The team often advises on PFI and PPP secondary market work. Partners offer further depth across the energy market as they frequently handle renewable and oil and gas matters.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst advised GLIL on its acquisition of a minority stake in a mobile tower joint venture Cornerstone from Virgin Media O2.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ashurst maintains seamless support over long period, and is able to expand the team to accelerate matters when needed. The team is highly responsive and always available."
"Ashurst is a full service law firm who provides pragmatic advice. Subject matter experts are readily available when required, and they are commercially very strong."
"The team at Ashurst have a high capability to translate commercially agreed concept to legal documentation."
"Ashurst maintains seamless support over long period, and is able to expand the team to accelerate matters when needed. The team is highly responsive and always available."
"Ashurst is a full service law firm who provides pragmatic advice. Subject matter experts are readily available when required, and they are commercially very strong."
"The team at Ashurst have a high capability to translate commercially agreed concept to legal documentation."
Notable Practitioners
Logan Mair is a highly regarded infrastructure practitioner with notable experience restructuring existing PFI contracts. He has particular expertise in relation to waste-to-energy and transport infrastructure projects.
"He is undoubtedly one of the best commercial lawyers and most contractually aware people we have worked with. He takes ownership of the matters he is working on."
"Logan is really good for tricky and strategic problems."
Jason Radford sits as global co-head of the firm's corporate practice. He frequently advises asset managers and investors on the acquisition of interests in waste-to-energy and transport developments. He also has experience in secondary market PPP/PFI matters.
Laura Ho advises financial institutions on a range of complex infrastructure financings, including acquisitions, debt refinancing and business securitisation.
"Laura is highly commercial, very pragmatic and provides innovative solutions to problems. She is thoroughly organised and highly trusted."
"Laura Ho is a very strong lawyer."
"Laura is very experienced."