Projects: Mainly Domestic
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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DLA Piper acts for a range of sponsors, lenders and government authorities tackling major infrastructure projects nationwide, including those relying on PPP funding structures. 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.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Velindre University NHS Trust on the design, build, finance and maintenance of a new cancer centre being procured under the Welsh Government’s Mutual Investment Model programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"From partner level to junior lawyer, the team's knowledge and professionalism is amazing."
"DLA Piper has a huge bench of people."
"The team is excellent at prioritising our requirements."
"From partner level to junior lawyer, the team's knowledge and professionalism is amazing."
"DLA Piper has a huge bench of people."
"The team is excellent at prioritising our requirements."
Notable Practitioners
Iain Elder is noted for his experience advising sponsors and lenders on the development and financing of oil and gas and renewable energy assets. He is highly adept at advising on cross-jurisdictional matters, with a particular focus on the Middle East and Africa.
"Iain Elder is the ideal person to have in difficult negotiations."
Nikhil Markanday advises clients on the financing of projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. His broad practice includes assisting clients with oil and gas, conventional power and renewable energy developments in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.
"Nikhil is very professional and very diplomatic. He is able to align the different interests of sponsors and lenders."
"Nikhil Markanday is always available and he has the ability to find solutions to difficult situations."
"Nikhil has a keen eye for the interests of all stakeholders and the sensitivity to address these while protecting his clients’ interests."
"Nikhil has such depth of knowledge and he is very client-friendly. He goes above and beyond."
Colin Wilson heads the projects team and has a wealth of experience acting on UK PPP mandates. He is noted for his expertise regarding projects involving aviation, defence and rail assets.
Liam Cowell is noted for his expertise in domestic transport and waste transactions. He has noteworthy experience advising on domestic developments and infrastructure projects involving innovative finance structures.