Projects: PPP
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About
Provided by Ashurst
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
Chambers Review
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.
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
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"Ashurst provides great legal advice. They are very respectful of different perspectives and do a great job drafting contracts."
"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."
"Ashurst provides great legal advice. They are very respectful of different perspectives and do a great job drafting contracts."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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.
Matthew Rickards expertly represents his clients in PPP financings including toll roads, express lanes and broadband infrastructure.
Ranked Lawyers at
Ashurst
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by Ashurst
Head of Department
Head of Department
Jonathan Turner
Matthew Tague
Wes Strickland
Clients
Provided by Ashurst
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
JP Morgan Securities
John Laing Investments Limited
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
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Health Care
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Insurance
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Transportation
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