Laura Coates
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
Band 2
About
Provided by Laura Coates
Career
Laura is a Partner in the international projects and construction group, with a focus on operational PPP/PFI and social infrastructure projects. Laura regularly acts for project consortia, funders, contractors and service providers, and also advises on PFI disputes where her specialist projects knowledge puts her in a strong position to analyse complex project documents and advise clients on strategy and collaborative options. Laura is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, and within Clyde & Co is a member of GECCO (gender equality at Clyde & Co) and ACED (achieving cultural and ethnic diversity). Laura was a finalist at the Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2021 and was the Partnership Awards Future Leader of the Year in 2020.
Chambers Review
UK
Laura Coates is highly respected partner with experience assisting clients with operational issues impacting healthcare, education and social housing PFI projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Laura goes above and beyond. She has a wealth of experience that she draws upon to bring clarity to PFI legal principles."
"Laura is a safe pair of hands."
"Laura goes above and beyond. She has a wealth of experience that she draws upon to bring clarity to PFI legal principles."
"Laura is a safe pair of hands."