
Acting across sectors including social infrastructure, transport, health, life sciences and regeneration, Trowers & Hamlins LLP advises both public sponsors and private contractors on complex project delivery mandates. Recent work includes advising on NHS PFIs and education and life sciences builds, alongside engagement in developing new PPP models to support UK infrastructure investment. Paul McDermott spearheads the practice and leverages over 25 years of PPP experience to comprehensively advise a range of public authorities and developers. Amardeep Gill is active on transport infrastructure rollouts, city centre renovation projects, and leisure facility developments. Assad Maqbool leads the firm’s education offering and Michael Mullarkey has a strong track record on hospital projects. Victoria Thornton widely supports.
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Key clients
- Ellison Institute of Technology
- Museum of London
- SRM (Redcar & Cleveland) Limited
- Palestinian Electricity Transmission Company Limited
- London Borough of Lambeth
- West Midlands Combined Authority
- Belfast City Council
- Electricity and Water Authority of Bahrain
- Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
- Berkeley Limited
- Kent City Council
- Bentall Green Oak Newton PropCo Limited
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Practice head
Paul McDermott
Other key lawyers
Amardeep Gill; Assad Maqbool; Michael Mullarkey; Victoria Thornton