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With a burgeoning public sector and PPP portfolio, Michelmores established a dedicated Special Projects team in 2004, following the appointment of Partner Carol McCormack OBE. Carol is an acknowledged authority on PFI projects, and is recognised as a ‘Leader in their Field’ by Legal 500.
The Firm has been involved with PPP projects from the time that the Private Finance Initiative was first announced, and has since worked on more than 50 projects of this kind, having represented awarding authorities, private sector consortia, and subcontractors, including building contractors.
Lawyers within this dedicated Projects team have advised Government departments, agencies, NHS trusts, educational establishments and other public sector organisations and public sector companies.
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Michelmores offers notable expertise in operational issues impacting domestic PFI and PPP developments. The firm frequently advises on the variation of PFI arrangements in the education, healthcare and waste sectors, among others. The team assists both public and private sector clients with the resolution of disputes stemming from project underperformance and termination.
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Michelmores advised a university on amendments made to its Project Agreement to facilitate the expiry of the PFI arrangements and transfer of the project assets to the university.
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The lawyers at Michelmores are experienced and commercially astute. The team are commercially aware.
Michelmores is extremely supportive in getting under the skin of complex issues. The teams experience is high calibre and they have got to know our business and commercial approach very quickly.
The team at Michelmores are adept at gripping difficult and complex issues, delivering advice in a simple and understandable manner. They go above and beyond for their clients.
The lawyers at Michelmores are experienced and commercially astute. The team are commercially aware.
Michelmores is extremely supportive in getting under the skin of complex issues. The teams experience is high calibre and they have got to know our business and commercial approach very quickly.
The team at Michelmores are adept at gripping difficult and complex issues, delivering advice in a simple and understandable manner. They go above and beyond for their clients.
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Carol McCormack is head of the firm's projects team. She possesses a wealth of experience in advising clients on the variation of operational PFI projects. She is particularly well-versed in assisting with issues facing school and hospital developments.
Carol is an excellent lawyer on healthcare projects.
Carol is incredibly intelligent and savvy with her advice.
Carol has provided dedicated, committed support across a number of complex matters. She brings a clear wealth of experience and insight.
Ben Hogan frequently advises clients on operational issues impacting social infrastructure PFI projects. He principally assists with variations to domestic healthcare and energy developments, and also has experience in cross-border transactions.
Ben is a very astute, commercially-aware lawyer who can grasp any issue quickly and with a deep understanding. He provides invaluable support and guidance.
Hannah Slater frequently assists with the termination and variation of PFI and PPP projects, including negotiating contracts for the replacement of facilities management services.
Hannah is reliable, knowledgeable and thorough. She is a great member to have on a team.
Jo Spalding often assists clients with operational, variational and contractual matters relating to social infrastructure and waste management PPP/PFI projects.
Jo Spalding is a superstar. She is responsive, always answers the phone and is brilliant at getting into the detail.