Ashurst, Projects | Chambers Global Profile

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Projects: PPP - USA

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-draw private developer clients. The firm is also noted for handling social infrastructure PPPs.

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Work Highlights

Ashurst represented the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as special counsel in its development, construction and operation of the first purpose-built, greenfield port for offshore wind on the East Coast.

Strengths

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"Ashurst brings a very strong understanding of the latest trends in PPP agreements and the listens well to the unique needs of the client. It shows a strong level of commercial awareness in its ability to provide guidance on common and uncommon challenges."

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"Ashurst provides great legal advice. They are very respectful of different perspectives and do a great job drafting contracts."

Projects: PPP respondent
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"Ashurst provides great legal advice. They are very respectful of different perspectives and do a great job drafting contracts."

Projects: PPP respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Smith

Band 3

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

"Andrew is a super person to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable, has great people skills and is very patient."

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Anna Hermelin

Band 3

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

"Anna brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding."

"Anna is smart, responsive and has an incredible memory."

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Betty Cerini

Band 3

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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