About

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With a burgeoning public sector and PPP portfolio, Michelmores established a dedicated Special Projects team in 2004, following the appointment of Partner Carol McCormack OBE. Carol is an acknowledged authority on PFI projects, and is recognised as a ‘Leader in their Field’ by Legal 500.


The Firm has been involved with PPP projects from the time that the Private Finance Initiative was first announced, and has since worked on more than 50 projects of this kind, having represented awarding authorities, private sector consortia, and subcontractors, including building contractors.


Lawyers within this dedicated Projects team have advised Government departments, agencies, NHS trusts, educational establishments and other public sector organisations and public sector companies.

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What the Team is Known For

Michelmores offers notable expertise in operational issues impacting domestic PFI and PPP developments. The firm frequently advises on the variation of PFI arrangements in the education, healthcare and waste sectors, among others. The team assists both public and private sector clients with the resolution of disputes stemming from project underperformance and termination.

Work Highlights

  • Michelmores advised ISS Mediclean on various PFI matters across its UK healthcare PFI portfolio.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carol McCormack
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Carol McCormack
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Carol McCormack is head of the firm's projects team. She possesses a wealth of experience in advising clients on the variation of operational PFI projects. She is particularly well-versed in assisting with issues facing school and hospital developments.

She inspires absolute confidence as a client.

Carol is a sophisticated operator.

Carol is great. She is very knowledgeable.

Ben A Hogan
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Ben A Hogan
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Ben Hogan frequently advises clients on operational issues impacting social infrastructure PFI projects. He principally assists with variations to domestic healthcare and energy developments, and also has experience in cross-border transactions.

Ben Hogan is excellent. He is able to see what is required and quickly assess the legal and commercial aspects of any issue.

Ben is not only sophisticated, but he is also willing and able to discuss matters and explain his advice to those responsible for its practical implementation.

Hannah Slater
Hannah Slater
Associates to watch

Hannah Slater frequently assists with the termination and variation of PFI and PPP projects, including negotiating contracts for the replacement of facilities management services.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Carol McCormack
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Carol McCormack
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Ben A Hogan
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Ben A Hogan
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Hannah Slater
Hannah Slater
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