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What the Team is Known For

Ashurst has a top-notch domestic projects team acting on high-profile social infrastructure and transport projects, including PPP developments. The firm offers excellent capabilities in power and other energy project work. It is experienced handling oil and gas projects in addition to renewable and low-carbon alternatives. The team also provides counsel on waste sector projects. The firm serves an impressive blue-chip client base including a number of sponsor and lender organisations, as well as government bodies.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Ofwat in relation to the procurement of the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) by United Utilities using the Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) model. 

Strengths

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Ashurst's turnaround time on deliverables is exceptional and seemingly around the clock.

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Ashurst has an extremely capable team which can draw on a deep well of experience of ever-changing market precedents to come up with new solutions.

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The team is able to field a deep bench of seasoned project finance professionals across relevant sectors and jurisdictions, as well as other disciplines.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philip Vernon
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Philip Vernon
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Band 1

Philip Vernon is held in exceptionally high regard due to his work on the development and financing of significant infrastructure projects. His comprehensive practice involves assisting sponsors and funders with transport, housing, education and energy projects.

Philip Vernon is very experienced and knowledgeable.

Philip Vernon is an incredibly cerebral thinker. He makes a commercial difference to any negotiation.

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Mark Elsey
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Mark Elsey
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Band 2

Mark Elsey is held in high regard due to the depth of his experience in PPP transactions. He regularly assists funders and municipal authorities on transport and infrastructure matters.

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Sanja Udovicic
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Sanja Udovicic
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Band 2

Sanja Udovicic is noted for acting on project finance mandates for sponsors and financial institutions. She regularly advises on power, mining and transport developments, particularly those in Africa and Latin America.

Sanja Udovicic really drives deals forwards and she has endless creative resources to address complicated and sensitive issues.

Sanja Udovicic is exceedingly good at handling difficult issues, explaining her client's position to the other side and bridging the gap to reach closing.

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Antony Skinner
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Antony Skinner
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Antony Skinner is a noted energy specialist who advises clients on the acquisition, financing and development of energy projects. He focuses his practice on transactions involving renewable energy assets, including solar and wind farms.

Antony Skinner is a very seasoned and smart lawyer. He always wants to protect his client, but he is willing to ensure a deal gets done.

Antony always takes a really pragmatic view. He raises what is important.

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Patrick Boyle
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Patrick Boyle
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Patrick Boyle frequently advises lenders, sponsors and public sector clients on a range of projects matters. He is particularly adept at handling waste-to-energy, transport and housing projects.

Patrick Boyle is very sharp and experienced.

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Cameron Smith
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Cameron Smith
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Band 4

Cameron Smith is highly experienced in advising clients on the project financing elements of domestic waste-to-energy projects.

Cameron Smith is one of the absolute leading lawyers in the energy from waste and bioenergy sector. He is deeply knowledgeable and solution-oriented.

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Projects: Mainly Domestic
Philip Vernon
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Philip Vernon
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Mark Elsey
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Mark Elsey
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Band 2
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Antony Skinner
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Antony Skinner
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Patrick Boyle
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Patrick Boyle
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Cameron Smith
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Cameron Smith
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Projects: Mainly International
Sanja Udovicic
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Sanja Udovicic
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Band 2
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