CMS fields a projects group which regularly advises on the financing, procurement, and construction of assets across the UK and overseas. The practice regularly takes on mandates from the energy, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Paul Smith, who is highly sought after among sponsors, funders, and contractors, co-leads the team alongside PPP and PFI specialist James Snape. Jonathan Dames assists clients through bond issuances, mezzanine finance transactions, and portfolio financings. Financial institutions, borrowers, and sponsors all turn to Katie Duffield for her expertise in infrastructure finance, while Hugo Coetzee has amassed considerable experience advising clients in the offshore wind sector.
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Key clients
- Aviva Investors
- Equitix
- John Laing
- The Renewable Infrastructure Group
- InfraRed Capital Partners
- Octopus
- Dalmore
- DIF
- Macquarie
- Allianz
- Amber
- Statkraft
Work highlights
Advised Fidra Energy on the development and financing of the landmark Thorpe Marsh BESS Project at 1.4GW/3.1GWh.
Acting for Assured Guaranty on a number of operational PFI health projects including Swindon Hospital, Worcester Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital at Bromley, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Dartford Hospital, South Tees and University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire.
Advising WEPCo in relation to the development and implementation of the MIM schools programme in Wales.
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Practice head
Paul Smith; James Snape
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Dames; Katie Duffield; Hugo Coetzee