Routinely sought out by public authorities, contractors and lenders, Stephenson Harwood advises on a gamut of PPP/PFI projects, from social infrastructure to transport and waste. Heading up the team, Jonathan Cripps is lauded as ‘highly experienced and highly regarded in the field’, handling the financing, development, operational and handback issues across PFI/PPP projects, as well as disputes. Rebecca Carter advises both strategics and public sector bodies on energy and infrastructure ventures, recently engaging with district heating, EV charging, and road and street lighting developments. Working with a series of sponsors, contractors and funders, Phil Harris and Richard Pike both have a strong economic and social infrastructure projects practice. Bertie Chilton is noted for his energy work in developing markets.
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Testimonials
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‘The whole team is excellent, particularly Jonathan Cripps.'
‘Jonathan Cripps is always approachable and responsive.'
‘Hardworking competent team. Always looking to please and go the extra mile. ’
‘Approachable and willing to listen and work with you.’
‘The team is led by Jonathan Cripps who is highly experienced and highly regarded in the field. The team works together well and is able to respond creatively to the situations that the client faces over time.’
‘Jonathan Cripps is highly experienced in the field and creates and maintains long term relationships with clients.'
Key clients
- North London Waste Authority
- Hitachi Rail Limited and FirstGroup PLC
- Consort Healthcare Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the North London Waste Authority on all legal aspects of its North London Heat and Power Project since 2011 – a programme to build a new Energy Recovery Facility at the Edmonton EcoPark in Enfield.
- Acted for Hitachi Rail Limited and FirstGroup PLC on the establishment a joint venture vehicle, NextGen AssetCo Limited ("NextGen"), and the arrangements for the purchase and leasing by NextGen of up to 1,000 electric bus batteries valued at c.£100m.
- Acted for Consort Healthcare Limited on the refinancing of its PFI loan in relation to Victoria Hospital in Fife, pursuant to which eight existing lenders were replaced by Aviva.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Phil Harris
Practice head
Jonathan Cripps
Other key lawyers
Rebecca Carter; Phil Harris; Richard Pike; Bertie Chilton