Projects: PFI/PPP | UK

Ashurst has a top-notch PPP projects team acting on high-profile mandates in relation to social infrastructure and transport projects. The firm offers excellent additional capabilities in power and other energy project work. It is experienced handling oil and gas projects in addition to renewable and low-carbon alternatives. The team also provides counsel on waste sector projects. The firm serves an impressive blue-chip client base including a number of sponsor and lender organisations, as well as government bodies.

Clifford Chance has a leading practice with particular expertise in African power developments and extensive experience in a range of conventional and renewable power projects. The firm draws from a wealth of resources in areas such as environment, capital markets and construction law to provide an integrated offering. It is recognised for providing expert advice to both lenders and sponsors. The firm offers substantial experience in handling cross-border and multinational projects.

Allen & Overy is considered a first port of call for highly significant projects work, both domestically and internationally. The firm is highly active in a number of sectors, including energy, social infrastructure and transport. It offers particular expertise in nuclear and renewables projects. The team demonstrates strong credentials in highly complex funding structures, including bond and multi-sourced financing work. It is well regarded for its representation of lenders and lender groups.

DLA Piper acts for a range of sponsors, lenders and government authorities tackling major PPP infrastructure projects nationwide and internationally. The firm offers strong credentials in financing and refinancing issues. It has significant experience in the renewable energy sector. The firm frequently acts on transport projects including new road, rail and airport expansion schemes.

Linklaters calls upon a highly regarded roster of sector experts to provide top-tier services in oil and gas, infrastructure and renewables projects globally. The firm is considered an industry leader in significant energy project financing deals. The team frequently works with large bank consortiums, government institutions and infrastructure funds. The firm also offers strong technical skills in domestic PFI and PPP developments. It is a notable presence in developing markets, particularly in connection with LNG petrochemical developments.

Hogan Lovells is a distinguished practice offering integrated cross-border projects expertise, including in relation to greenfield and brownfield development and high-value financings. The firm is respected for its PPP offering across a range of sectors, including renewables and waste. Its clients include a range of financing institutions, governmental authorities and developers. The firm is active in projects located in developing markets.

Pinsent Masons is a regular presence on major domestic PPP projects, with considerable expertise in Scottish hub projects. The firm has significant experience of road, port and wind developments. The team draws on experience acting on behalf of both public and private entities. Its private clients include a number of major financing institutions and sponsor companies.

Addleshaw Goddard demonstrates considerable skills in construction and project dispute work, as well as PPP refinancing matters. The firm regularly acts on behalf of public entities in relation to social infrastructure projects including housing and waste. The team is particularly proficient in transport and infrastructure projects. It frequently works with healthcare providers such as NHS trusts.

Brodies is a well-regarded Scottish practice that is often instructed on PPP and Scottish hub projects. The firm frequently acts for public and private sector clients on matters relating to hydro, district heating and tidal power developments. The team also advises on the development of transport, healthcare, education and waste infrastructure.

Dentons maintains a strong reputation and offers expertise in a wide range of international PPP projects, including significant infrastructure developments in Africa. The firm frequently advises on road projects, as well as renewable and traditional energy developments. It's also able to draw on a wide pool of local experts across the globe to provide counsel in related practice areas. The team frequently acts on matters in the social infrastructure space including healthcare and residential construction projects.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer offers extensive knowledge of PPP programmes, including in relation to significant healthcare and transport projects. It is also adept at handling oil and gas projects globally, as well as major renewables projects. The firm frequently works with developmental investment banks, commercial banks and sponsors. Additionally, it offers extensive transactional experience in the negotiation of refinancing and restructuring arrangements.

Mills & Reeve represents clients in a broad range of infrastructure projects. The team often advises on the procurement and development of student accommodation. The firm is experienced in the healthcare industry, handling facility upgrade and construction mandates.

Osborne Clark regularly acts for both sponsors and lenders on a variety of projects, including traditional energy, communications and renewables projects. The firm is particularly adept at handling domestic student accommodation PPP projects. The team also has significant experience in the telecommunications sector. Its clients include infrastructure funds, contractors and energy providers.

Trowers & Hamlins is a strong practice group regularly representing clients in PPP procurement matters. The firm is frequently engaged to advise on social infrastructure projects, including waste, healthcare and education builds. It is particularly well known for work on housing and urban development projects. The team regularly acts for local authorities in the UK and government bodies in the Middle East.

White & Case is a powerhouse outfit with outstanding credentials in market-leading energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects. The firm is regularly retained to advise on projects in the Middle East and Africa. It frequently works with export credit agencies and major international banks. The team provides additional expertise in healthcare and transport PPP projects. The firm continues to offer a broad base of capabilities in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas projects, as well as renewable energy, mining and telecommunications developments.