Praised for its ‘thorough and collaborative’ approach, DLA Piper represents a broad client base across the energy, technology and manufacturing sectors, with the team demonstrating particular recent experience in significant PPP and PFI disputes and ICC arbitrations. Team lead Anna Mills sports extensive expertise on disputes concerning emerging assets across the renewable energy and technology sectors. Robin Jack has an established practice regarding distressed PPP and PFI projects across the healthcare, transport, and education sectors. Mark Briggs demonstrates strong expertise within the renewable energy space, while Mackenzie Burnet is a key port of call for employers, contractors, and investors.
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Testimonials
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‘On a technically complex building project for a major client, their approach has been consistently thorough and collaborative. Under Anna Mills’ leadership, the team has shown a strong grasp of both the legal and technical dimensions of the matter. They’ve coordinated closely with the client and myself as the expert, ensuring that the advice provided is well-informed and aligned with the client’s commercial objectives.’
'Extremely knowledgeable in the Infrastructure/PFI industry in which we work with them. The team gets fully invested in the matters at hand and are always well prepared for all meetings. The greatest attribute of the DLA team is they drive the process and provide a 360 degree service, leaving no gaps.'
'Robin Jack is an experienced litigator who makes it his business to understand the four corners of any dispute. Robin is always fully committed and invested in the legal matter, providing his clients with absolute assurance of the process and the best way to move forward.'
‘Shani Gunawardana has led much of the day-to-day work and has been excellent throughout — sharp, proactive, and highly collaborative. She’s taken the time to understand the technical issues in depth and has worked closely with me to ensure the legal strategy is grounded in the realities of the project. Her ability to bridge the technical and legal aspects of a complex dispute has been key to helping the client protect its position effectively.’
Key clients
- Justice Support Services (North Kent) Limited (in administration)
- Major International Infrastructure Investors
- Transform Schools (Knowsley) Limited
Work highlights
Advising the administrators of Justice Support Services (North Kent) Limited in relation to significant issues arising from the North Kent Police Private Finance Initiative Project.
Advise and support the Association of Infrastructure Investors in Public Private Partnerships.
Acting for a £5.2 billion infrastructure fund, which owns Transform Schools (Knowsley) Limited, the project company for the £600 million Knowsley Building Schools for The Future Project in Merseyside, in relation to claims issued in the Technology and Construction and Court in London against Balfour Beatty the construction subcontractor for the Project.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Paul Giles; Anna Mills
Other key lawyers
Robin Jack; Mark Briggs; Mackenzie Burnet; Shani Gunawardana