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DLA Piper LLP

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Infrastructure - UK-wide

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper is proficient in a wide array of secondary market infrastructure transactions, including in connection with domestic and international PPP/PFI assets. The team often assists on highways and rail networks, and demonstrates considerable expertise in the energy space. The firm's clients include a number of governmental institutions, sponsor-side companies and lenders.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Birmingham City Council on the £2.7 billion Highway Maintenance and Street Lighting Project.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper has excellent knowledge of the PFI model, an excellent understanding of the client's strategic objective and strong commercial acumen.

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  • The team bring both depth and breadth of experience, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes, even when managing multiple assignments. They are committed and hands-on.

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  • The team is always accessible and diligent. They listen well, taking measured, agreed-upon action to address the client's concerns. They consistently provide clear, concise advice promptly.

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  • DLA Piper are very well-resourced with extensive knowledge and capability across the team. They are always responsive and exceptional at managing deadlines.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Derwin Jenkinson
    Derwin Jenkinson

    Derwin Jenkinson

    Derwin Jenkinson is a respected lawyer with experience in an array of structured debt transactions. He frequently advises on the financing of acquisitions in the energy sector, including oil and gas and waste-to-energy developments.

    • Derwin has a brilliant track record of managing difficult, multi-party transactions that are critical to our business. He has extensive financing knowledge, is innovative and really capable.

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    • Derwin is a very intelligent and broad-based finance lawyer. He works across many different asset classes and products, which shows in the advice he provides.

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    • Derwin is a great practitioner.

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  • Martin Nelson-Jones
    Martin Nelson-Jones

    Martin Nelson-Jones

    Martin Nelson-Jones is noted for his expertise in M&A transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He often represents corporations and institutional investors on both domestic and internationally focused transactions.
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