Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is called upon by both water companies and contractors on either side of the bidding process for major water infrastructure projects, providing advice in regard to planning, construction and financing challenges. Practice head Mark Richards advises on the financing of key water projects, including DPCs, and also oversees M&As in the sector. Questions of planning and environmental law fall under the remit of James Good , who acts for water and wastewater services and local authorities in relation to the development of key water infrastructure. Kimberly Roberts is the key contact for procurement and construction contracts, also advising on the sustainability of such agreements.

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Key clients

  • Yorkshire Water
  • Equitix Infrastructure Investments Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for the Equitix/Strabag consortium on its bid for United Utilities' HARP Project.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Richards

Other key lawyers

James Good, Kimberly Roberts