Fladgate LLP advises across the full lifecycle of UK PFI and PPP infrastructure and energy projects, with particular strength in secondary market transactions and operational issues. The firm regularly acts for investors, developers and contractors on variations, handbacks, disputes, refinancing and M&A, with notable expertise in street lighting and battery storage assets. Team head Andrew Bessemer Clark is predominantly focused on corporate transactions. Sam Tye has a ‘real skill for detail' and is often instructed on the construction and operational phases of renewable builds. David Weare and Christian Charles are comfortable handling disputes and operational and handback issues relating to PFI projects. Kim Fowler provides further commercial expertise, while Michaela Patterson has a contentious matter background.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Fladgate team is highly knowledgeable, highly response, and always a pleasure to work with. I always found their advice practical, pragmatic, and accessible. Their work is of the highest quality.'
- 'What I particularly like about Sam is his ability to be pragmatic and actually make a decision on whether drafting is agreeable or not. He always moves quickly without being cavalier. He’s the lynchpin in Fladgate Projects team.'
Practice head
Andrew Bessemer Clark
Other key lawyers
Sam Tye; David Weare; Christian Charles; Kim Fowler; Michaela Patterson