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Michelmores LLP

Infrastructure: PFI/PPP

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Michelmores LLP

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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Infrastructure: PFI/PPP - UK-wide

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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.
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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • Michelmores have the strength, depth and experience in the PFI market to handle complex matters.

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  • The team at Michelmores are able to cut through details and provide advice to the heart of the issue.

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