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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Projects: PPP

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Our dedicated team of P3/project/municipal finance professionals in New York, Los Angeles and Austin work collaboratively with our global projects and infrastructure teams, which includes over 200 lawyers. We advise clients in the public and private sectors on landmark transactions across the US, providing expert advice on alternative, complex and unique finance structures and legal frameworks. Our team has the experience and capability to deliver the most challenging projects in the market. As we advise sponsors, contractors, equity investors and debt financiers on a range of projects, our teams gain a holistic and thorough understanding of all key participants' perspectives and objectives.

Recent Highlights:

  • "Legal Advisor of the Year" by P3 Awards 2022
  • "P3 Deal of the Year – Street Lighting" for DC Smart Street Lighting Project by IJGlobal 2022
  • "Deal of the Year" for Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management P3 Project by The Bond Buyer 2022
  • "Northeast Region Deal of the Year" for DC Smart Street Lighting Project by The Bond Buyer 2022
  • "Public-Private Partnership Financing of the Year" for Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management P3 Project by The Bond Buyer 2022
  • "Best Social Infrastructure Project" for DC Smart Street Lighting Project by P3 Awards 2022
  • "Best Energy Project" for DC Smart Street Lighting Project by P3 Awards 2022
  • "Best Financial Structure" for Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management P3 Project by P3 Awards 2022

Clients (15)

  • ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc.
  • Balfour Beatty Investments Inc/Balfour Beatty Infrastructure
  • Citibank, N.A.
  • Fargo-Moorhead Flood Diversion Board of Authority
  • Ferrovial
  • InfraRed Capital Partners
  • John Laing Investments Limited
  • JP Morgan Securities
  • Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
  • Plenary Group USA Ltd.
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
  • Rhode Island Department of Transportation
  • Skanska Infrastructure Development Inc/Skanska USA Civil Inc
  • Transurban (USA) Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank

Industries (11)

  • Government
  • Transportation
  • Banks
  • Telecommunications
  • Education
  • Utilities
  • Construction Materials
  • Financial Services
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance

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Projects: PPP - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst is well regarded in the PPP arena, where the team is active on transportation, infrastructure and service-based contracts. The team frequently represents sponsors and bidders but is also capable in the debtor and underwriter counsel roles. It has very strong public side representation, including for government authorities and cities, while also boasting top-drawer private developer clients. The firm is also noted for handling social infrastructure PPPs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Austin Transit Partnership on Project Connect, a transit expansion plan that includes the first light rail line for the City of Austin.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst always provides the highest level of service and is highly responsive.

    Projects: PPP respondentUSA

  • Ashurst's attorneys are creative and truly solution-oriented, looking to remove, not create, obstacles. They are sophisticated, flexible thinkers that can tackle complex problems.

    Projects: PPP respondentUSA

  • Ashurst has extensive attention to detail and a strong team with strong communication skills.

    Projects: PPP respondentUSA

  • At each level of interaction, the team has been sophisticated, helpful and intelligent.

    Projects: PPP respondentUSA

  • Ashurst bring a level of expertise and sophistication to project development and delivery that is difficult to match. It's attorneys are incredibly collaborative, with a strong commercial acumen.

    Projects: PPP respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Smith
    Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith represents funders, procuring authorities and sponsors on a range of PPP-funded infrastructure projects.

    • Andrew is a pleasure to work with; he's very positive, even keeled, smart and diligent.

      Projects: PPP respondentUSA
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  • Anna Hermelin
    Anna Hermelin

    Anna Hermelin

    Anna Hermelin frequently represents public sector clients in the financing of transport and social infrastructure projects.

    • Anna is a rock star. She's thoughtful, understands the technical aspects of projects better than most, and has a demeanor and style that is very impactful in negotiations.

      Projects: PPP respondentUSA
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  • Betty Cerini
    Betty Cerini

    Betty Cerini

    Betty Cerini's broad experience includes advising on both the development and financing of an array of PPP projects. She is notable for her expertise in social infrastructure projects.
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  • Jonathan Turner
    Jonathan Turner

    Jonathan Turner

    Jonathan Turner's practice primarily sees him advise on large-scale projects in the transport sector. He has experience representing a range of market participants, including government entities and private sector clients.

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  • Rhodri Evans
    Rhodri Evans

    Rhodri Evans

    Rhodri Evans focuses his practice in the projects space, where he handles P3 developments in a range of sectors.

    • Rhodri is knowledgeable and a delight to work with.

      Projects: PPP respondentUSA

    • Rhodri Evans is nothing but amazing; his demeanor and the way he prepares, represents himself and summarizes issues clearly and concisely.

      Projects: PPP respondentUSA
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