Recognised for its depth of knowledge in the infrastructure PPP/PFI space, Fladgate LLP works with investors and contractors on contentious and non-contentious work, spanning commercial, financing, and handback issues. Well versed in infrastructure M&A and PE transactions, practice head Andrew Bessemer Clark is praised for his ability to ‘really understand the workings of PFI projects and the various stakeholders involved.' Praised for his ’real skill for detail’, Sam Tye handles commercial and finance instructions for a varied client roster, while David Weare is singled out for his contentious practice. The ‘responsive and pragmatic’ Christian Charles chiefly focuses on contentious construction and engineering matters. Kim Fowler and Michaela Patterson are also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘The Fladgate team is highly knowledgeable, highly response, and always a pleasure to work with. I have appointed them on a number of complex PFI-related projects and always found their advice practical, pragmatic, and accessible. Their work is of the highest quality.'
‘Andrew Bessemer Clark really loves law and has a deep passion to ensure the best outcome for his client – that makes him a great practitioner. He has lots of experience, always offers wise opinions, really understands the workings of PFI projects and the various stakeholders involved. A pleasure to work with.'
- 'Christian Charles can switch between doing detailed legal points and high-level strategic approach better than any other lawyer I've come across. His advice is consistently succinct, balanced, and excellent. His commercial awareness and responsiveness are real strengths. I also respect the commitment he shows for developing junior members of the team.'
- 'Sam Tye always impressively response. Sam has a real skill for detail and seems to recall minutiae from past projects with ease. In an industry of hard working individuals, I think he’s one of the most dedicated.'
‘Chris Charles is responsive and pragmatic. He has a great understanding of the PFI sector and can offer industry insight which is invaluable when carrying out the cost/benefit analysis in relation to a contentious matter.’
‘I have worked with the infrastructure team in the field of PFI/PPP Projects. The team are a very specialist in this area and provide strategic advice as well as specialist legal advice on these complex contracts.’
‘Sam Tye is an extremely knowledgeable partner whose expertise with project finance shines through his pragmatic strategic legal advice.'
- 'David Weare is an excellent litigator who supports disputes from early stages. David provides excellent legal and strategic advice on complex dispute matters arising on long term infrastructure projects. A safe pair of hands on challenging dispute matters.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Bessemer Clark