Addleshaw Goddard advises public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure projects across Scotland and the wider UK, with notable strength in transport, energy transition and secondary market mandates. The team is active on public sector decarbonisation initiatives and is recognised for its expertise in operational PPP/PFI handback and government advisory work. Team head Suzanne Moir is regularly instructed by public sector clients for her procurement expertise, particularly on major transport, hydrogen, and campus infrastructure projects. Andrew Orr advises sponsors, funders and contractors on finance and commercial arrangements, while Stewart Maciver oversees a variety of greenfield and brownfield transactions. Euan Wilson is noted for his strong track record in PFI/PPP handback matters. Sophie Black also comes recommended.
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‘Strong understanding of client business. Excellent commercial, legal balance.’
‘Knowledge, technical capability, client engagement, timeliness.’
'Euan Wilson continues to give excellent continuity and responsiveness to a highly complex matter.'
Key clients
- Scotrail Trains Limited
- Scottish Government
- SSE plc
- Oaklee Housing
- James Hutton Institute
- HCP Kings College Hospital
- Aviva
- NHS Highland
- 3i BIIF GP LP
- Semperian
- NHS24
- East London Waste Authority
- Scottish Futures Trust
- Aberdeen City Council
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Highland Council
- InfraRed Capital Partners Limited (and funds)
- Agility Trains East
- Agility Trains West
Work highlights
Acting on Scotrail Trains' rolling stock procurement programme under which it plans to replace 65% of its current train fleets over 10 years.
Acting for Agility Trains East and Agility Trains West on its £2.4bn Intercity Express Programme rolling stock PPPs.
Acting for Blackshaw Healthcare in respect to a number of upgrade and extension projects at St George's Hospital, Tooting, being taken forward by its long term PFI partner, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Suzanne Moir
Euan Wilson
Practice head
Suzanne Moir
Other key lawyers
Andrew Orr; Stewart Maciver; Euan Wilson; Sophie Black