Infrastructure projects are increasingly complex, high-value, and subject to evolving regulation and stakeholder scrutiny.
Clients turn to us when they need clear, commercially focused advice to navigate the full lifecycle of infrastructure finance, from procurement, construction, equity and debt financing to secondary market transactions and operational management.
We support sponsors, lenders, investors, project companies, and public sector bodies on all aspects of infrastructure finance. Typical needs include structuring new projects, managing risk, securing funding, and resolving operational or contractual issues. Our expertise spans transport, energy, waste, accommodation, and social infrastructure, including complex PFI/PPP and non-traditional models.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together specialists in Banking and Finance, Projects, Construction, Real Estate, Tax, and Regulatory law. We deliver seamless, end-to-end legal insight and coordinate advice across sectors and jurisdictions, ensuring clients benefit from a risk-managed approach and a clear path forward. Whether advising on refinancings, variations, change of control, handback, or dispute resolution, we provide pragmatic, proactive solutions tailored to each client’s objectives.
Clients choose us for our deep sector knowledge, collaborative style, and commitment to building long-lasting relationships. By combining legal excellence with commercial understanding, we help clients achieve successful outcomes and long-term value in a fast-changing infrastructure landscape.
Our Services
Strategic legal guidance for financing energy and environmental infrastructure projects.
Financing energy and environmental projects is more complex than ever, with evolving regulation, sustainability demands and increasing scrutiny from stakeholders.
Our team supports sponsors, lenders, investors, project companies, and public sector bodies across every stage of energy and environmental infrastructure projects. Clients value our deep sector knowledge, international reach, and commitment to practical, outcome-driven solutions. We help clients anticipate risks, resolve challenges, and structure resilient, future-proof projects.
We regularly advise our clients on, but are not limited to:
- Project structuring and procurement
- Equity financing and joint venture structuring
- Debt financing, including project financing and asset financing
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Refinancing and secondary market transactions
- Dispute resolution and operational issues.
Recent experience includes:
- Advising North London Waste Authority on the £3 billion North London Heat and Power Project.
- Advised Semperian PPP Investments Partners on the acquisition of a stake in Merseyside Energy Recovery Holdings.
- Acting for Enviroo Project Co Limited on a cross-border PET recycling infrastructure project.
- Acted for NatWest on the project style financing of eEnergy’s energy as a service provision of solar panels, energy monitoring tech and other energy transition technologies to schools, hospitals and other government owned facilities.
If you require further advice, please contact Jonathan Cripps and Bertie Chilton.
Visit our Energy Transition page for further expertise on this sector.
Expert transport infrastructure finance advice for complex projects.
Financing transportation infrastructure is increasingly complex, shaped by evolving regulations, sustainability goals, and the need for modern, efficient networks.
Our team supports sponsors, lenders, investors, project companies, and public sector bodies across every stage of transport infrastructure finance. Clients value our sector expertise, international reach, and commitment to practical, outcome-driven solutions. We help clients anticipate risks, resolve challenges, and structure resilient, future-ready transport projects.
We regularly advise our clients on, but are not limited to:
- Project structuring and procurement
- Debt and equity financing
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Refinancing and secondary market transactions
- Dispute resolution and operational issues
Recent experience includes:
- Supporting public sector bodies on procurement and contract management for new transport infrastructure.
- Advising on cross-border financing and operational arrangements for large-scale transport assets.
Road
- UK infrastructure fund - We advised a major UK infrastructure fund on its bid to acquire two operational toll road PPP projects in Ireland – the N8 and the N7 bypass.
- Advising NextGen AssetCo, a joint venture between Hitachi and FirstGroup, on the financing and leasing of electric bus batteries to support fleet decarbonisation.
- We advised WrightBus, the Northern Ireland based electric and hydrogen powered bus and truck manufacturer, on their £150 million working capital debt package from HSBC, including a syndicated revolving credit facility and a receivables purchase facility.
Rail
- HS2 - One of the largest rail construction and engineering projects in the world. We are supporting a consortium of major international construction companies on its bids for the main works civils packages that form part of the UK Government’s High Speed Two project.
- Acting for Hitachi Rail Limited on the acquisition of Omnicom, supporting digital rail infrastructure monitoring
- Advising on rolling stock procurement, leasing, and infrastructure investment for major UK rail and tram projects
Airports
- Lagos Airport PPP - We advised a consortium on its bid for the new $450 million Lekki-Epe International Airport in Lagos. The project comprised a 15-to-25-year concession agreement and involved undertaking the construction of the airport on a DBFOM (Design Build Finance Operate Maintain) basis to build the airport and its various components as well as develop access facilities.
Ports
- Port near Inverness - We advised on the development of a port at a brownfield site near Inverness to accommodate offshore wind manufacture and installation.
If you require further advice, please contact Tammy Samuel.
Visit our Rail, Maritime and Aviation pages for further expertise on these sectors.
Practical solutions for funding social infrastructure that drives community value.
Our team brings experience and clarity to the financing of key social infrastructure, including health, education, community, recreation, faith, and emergency facilities.
Our recent experience includes:
- Advised Semperian PPP Investments Partners on the refinancing of a PFI hospital project in Fife, Scotland. Aviva Investors provided a £210 million loan and replaced the eight previous lenders.
If you require further advice, please contact Jonathan Cripps and Bertie Chilton.
Awards and Recognition
"The team is always willing to go the extra mile and assist with finding solutions to problems."
'Winner – Innovation of the Year – Europe'
