Bringing to life the projects that keep our societies moving requires an innovative approach and a detailed eye.
We know the intricacies and nuances of PPPs, and work with our clients to find innovative solutions that achieve their goals.
We have helped our clients on domestic and international PPPs since the earliest days of PFI and PPP in the UK. We have advised on all major PPPs in Australia to date and our aggregate experience derived from the UK and Australian markets coupled with our market presence in other key and developing jurisdictions, means we can bring you the insights that have led the evolution of the PPP model around the globe.
Having acted for parties on all sides of projects and transactions we bring you a broad perspective on deals and a strong understanding of the market overall. We can provide strategic advice across all areas of PPPs world-wide, including policy development, project development, project finance and dispute resolution – for a range of clients, including project sponsors, contractors, funds, banks, governments and other public bodies.
Our diverse sector involvement throughout every phase of a project life cycle spans sectors such as rail, airports, ports, roads, social infrastructure, water and waste, nuclear, power, sporting and entertainment facilities.
For each project, we can provide a customised multi-disciplinary team of leading international sector specialists and regional experts to ensure you have the right team for your projects’ objectives.
We apply this approach and provide commercially focused and timely solutions in all aspects of PPPs - wherever they may be.
Recent Experience
Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Centre Precinct PPP Project
Advising the successful Darling Harbour Live consortium on its bid for the Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Centre Precinct PPP Project and providing ongoing advice on the implementation of the Project
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Advising the Queensland Government on all legal aspects of the $2 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital PPP Project including the preceding business case and preparing all contract documentation, running a multistage procurement process and negotiating with the successful bidder
D4/R7 Bratislava Ring Road PPP
Advising the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) on its financing of the D4/R7 motorway in Slovakia
IJmond Sea Lock PPP - a landmark in the European PPP market
Advising the commercial lenders and EIB on the financing of the Ijmuiden Sea Lock PPP project in the Netherlands for a consortium comprised of VolkerWessels, BAM, PGGM and DIF
Western High Speed Diameter PPP toll road in St Petersburg
Advising the Government of St Petersburg on the WHSD (Western high speed diameter) PPP project involving the construction of the WHSD toll road in St Petersburg