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Ashurst

Projects: PPP

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Ashurst

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Projects: PPP - USA

Band 1

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 a 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised the Georgia Department of Transportation on the procurement of the SR 400 Express Lanes project.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst has international knowledge in PPP delivery.

    Projects: PPP respondentGlobal
  • Ashurst is very responsive to requests and solutions-oriented when providing feedback. It consistently demonstrates excellence in handling complex transactions.

    Projects: PPP respondentGlobal
  • Ashurst folks are very collaborative and they prepare documents that are easily understood. Ashurst is one of the best firms to work with, it is the gold standard.

    Projects: PPP respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Andrew Smith
    Band 3Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith represents funders, procuring authorities and sponsors on a range of PPP-funded infrastructure projects.
    • Andrew is incredibly diligent and really good with complicated documents and transactions. He understands financial and business actions and has a very holistic approach to his work.

      Projects: PPP respondentGlobal
    • Andrew is excellent. He is so thoughtful and brings great thinking to bear on any problem. He is also a great listener.

      Projects: PPP respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Anna Hermelin
    Band 3Anna Hermelin

    Anna Hermelin

    Anna Hermelin frequently represents public sector clients in the project financing of transport and social infrastructure projects.
  • Band 3Betty Cerini
    Band 3Betty 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.
    • Betty is great to work with and very strategic.

      Projects: PPP respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Ashurst (3)

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