Ranking tables

Infrastructure: PFI/PPP | UK

UK-wide

The Infrastructure UK-wide section ranks the top firms and lawyers who advise on transactions relating primarily to infrastructure assets that have already been completed and are operational. Infrastructure assets can include (but are not limited to) airports, ports, transmission lines, pipelines and (resources) storage. Secondary market transactions, where operational infrastructure is the underlying asset, form a crucial aspect of the work recognised, while equally, contract variation, asset management and other legal issues that arise over the course of the operation of an asset are also relevant.        The Infrastructure PFI/PPP section is a separate sub-section which recognises those undertaking the aforementioned work primarily in the context of operation PFI/PPP assets. As well as assets structured on a PFI/PPP basis, other non-traditional models such as Regulated Asset Base (RAB), Mutual Investment Model (MIM), Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) and Direct Procurement for Consumers (DPC) are relevant for this section.

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Band 1

  1. Michelmores LLP
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    Michelmores LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    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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Band 2

  1. Ashurst
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    Ashurst
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Ashurst is a specialist group with wide-ranging expertise in M&A transactions and financing, alongside considerable strengths in related regulatory, tax and competition matters. The firm is active in a range of industries, including utilities, education and transport infrastructure. The team often advises on PFI and PPP secondary market work. Partners offer further depth across the energy market as they frequently handle renewable and oil and gas matters.
  2. Clyde & Co LLP
    2
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Clyde & Co has a broad practice with expertise in operational and asset management issues affecting PFI and PPP infrastructure. It regularly assists with project variations and disputes concerning building defects. The team is highly regarded for its experience in healthcare and education sector transactions.
  3. Dentons
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    Dentons
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. DLA Piper LLP
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    DLA Piper LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper is proficient in a wide array of secondary market infrastructure transactions, including in connection with domestic and international PPP/PFI assets. The team often assists on highways and rail networks, and demonstrates considerable expertise in the energy space. The firm's clients include a number of governmental institutions, sponsor-side companies and lenders.
  5. Pinsent Masons
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    Pinsent Masons
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Pinsent Masons has a distinguished team offering counsel across the entire infrastructure life-cycle. The team provides extensive experience in PPP/PFI infrastructure asset disposals and investment. The firm draws from strong expertise in related practice areas, including tax, competition and construction. Pinsent Masons works with major infrastructure funds, construction groups and public bodies. It brings a recognised international offering for the handling of cross-border matters.
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Band 3

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    3
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Addleshaw Goddard has developed a substantial place in the infrastructure PFI and PPP market. It has expertise in refinancing, variations and management matters. The team regularly advises in relation to healthcare, education and street-lighting projects. The firm acts for an array of significant project companies, city councils and lenders.
  2. Bevan Brittan LLP
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    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Bevan Brittan has a well-regarded team which is often instructed by public and private sector clients to advise on operational issues impacting PFI and PPP projects. The firm is particularly adept at assisting with the variation of project agreements for waste infrastructure. The team possesses additional experience in relation to healthcare, energy, transport and education developments.
  3. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Brodies provides a direct and concise summary of the legal position as the starting point to inform the merits of pursuing action. Distilling out the key elements of complex matters is a key skill.
  4. CMS
    3
    CMS
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    CMS fields a multi-talented team with strong credentials in a range of secondary market transactions, with particular strength in PFI/PPP investments and disposals. The team regularly deals with transactions in the energy, transport and telecommunications sectors. The firm is adept at handling complex cross-border transactions. CMS represents a client base which includes banks, pension funds and investment management groups.
  5. Fladgate LLP
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    Fladgate LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Fladgate is a respected firm with a noteworthy practice advising investors and project companies on issues impacting PFI and PPP developments. The team regularly assists with the variation and termination of contract documents and particularly adept at assisting with the refurbishment and upgrading of assets. The firm's experience spans developments in the education, housing and street-lighting sectors.
  6. Stephenson Harwood LLP
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    Stephenson Harwood LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Stephenson Harwood are able to advise on complex contractual matter on highly specialist matters. They respond to issues raised, reaching back into the wider business for the needed expertise.
  7. DAC Beachcroft LLP
    Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
    2025 | Band 3