Gowling WLG is adept at advising on government projects in the infrastructure and critical services space. Its clients include both major companies and government departments. It advises clients on battery storage development, road construction and accommodation PPP mandates. Elizabeth Williams, who assists public authorities in procurement and single source procurement matters, is co-lead of practice along with Dominic Richardson, who advises on rail, road and nuclear projects. Stephen Kenny is a key name in the practice, experienced in major government projects in the infrastructure space.
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Key clients
- National Highways
- Ministry of Defence Noments Sarl
- St Modwen Homes
- TENT Holdings Limited
- Ancala Partners
- Bedford Borough Council
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
- London Borough of Barnet
- Alfanar Company
Work highlights
- Advising Alfanar Company, a leading Saudi Arabian construction and operations company, on the project development and financing for the construction, operations and maintenance of five Residential Communities procured by the NEOM Company, which successfully reached financial close.
- Advising the Ministry of Defence on the Defence Marine Services project.
- Advising DVLA on all aspects relating to the expiry of its PFI contract with Trillium.
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Practice head
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Elizabeth Williams, Dominic Richardson