Elizabeth Williams
Gowling WLGGowling WLG advises a range of public and private clients – both domestic and foreign – on the financing, operation and handback of key PPP/PFIs, including projects relating to transport, social infrastructure, and the energy transition. Co-chairing the practice from Birmingham is Dominic Richardson, a highly proficient PPP/PFI adviser who acts across a wealth of hard and soft infrastructure assets. Elizabeth Williams is regularly sought out by clients operating in the defence and security space for procurement and commercial expertise, while Stephen Kenny acts as another PPP/PFI adviser, handling financing, operational, and handback issues. Co-chair Nath Curtis and Andrew Newbery both focus on energy financing; Curtis has recently advised on renewables and energy transition assets, while Newbery handles utilities and digital infrastructure work. Other key figures include Alexandra Poynter, a major contact for government bodies seeking procurement, tech and commercial advice.
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‘Experienced individuals in the practice offer considerable depth of advice.’
‘Andrew Newbery demonstrates very sophisticated market knowledge and attention to detail.’
Key clients
- National Highways
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
- East London Waste Authority
- Surrey County Council
- London Borough of Barnet
- Pacific Green
- Syndicate of Santander, Natwest, CIBC, Siemens Bank, Rabobank, SMBC and ABN AMRO
- Water Services Regulation Authority
- Ministry of Defence
- Alfanar Company
- Ancala Partners
- TENT Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Alfanar Company on the project development and financing for the construction, operations and maintenance of five Residential Communities procured by the NEOM Company.
- Advising DVLA on all aspects relating to the expiry of its PFI contract with Trillium.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dominic Richardson, Nath Curtis