Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Provided by Dentons
This has been a very strong year for Dentons in the Infrastructure space.
On general infrastructure, Network Rail re-tendered their panel late in 2018 and selected their new panel in the Spring of 2019. Dentons was the highest scoring firm on both quality and price categories. We have been appointed as the sole provider in 2 of the 4 regions of England and retained as sole provider in Scotland, for a term of 5 years, with an option to extend for a further year.
Network Rail are implementing a new way of working for their panel, with extensive data reporting and analysis, business and efficiency KPI's, backed up with a performance scoring regime and a performance incentive pot, whereby panel firms only retain their fees in full if they are scored as outstanding. This is a pathfinder approach we expect to be implemented across many more panels in the years to come.
Chambers Review
Dentons is a well-regarded full-service firm with a broad national and international offering. The team demonstrates a strong track record in secondary market transactions across the UK, with extensive knowledge of PPP and non-profit distributing projects. It is particularly proficient in acting as buyer-side counsel for major domestic infrastructure funds, and is sought after for its expertise in Scottish hub territories.
Notable Practitioners
Euan Wilson is experienced in advising on infrastructure acquisition and financing transactions involving PPP-structured assets.