Private finance initiative (PFI)

Oct 1 2010 The Journal

Dickinson Dees LLP, Newcastle
Eversheds LLP, Newcastle
Ward Hadaway, Newcastle
Watson Burton LLP, Newcastle

Dickinson Dees LLP's Iain Greenshields continues to assist on a wide variety of PFI projects in the local authority sector, with the firm acting on a number of BSF schemes nationwide. Tim Care is also recommended.

Highlights for Eversheds LLP's practice included acting for Balfour Beatty Capital on the £176m Carlisle Northern Development Route PFI project.

Ward Hadaway's team has 'extensive knowledge and can bring it to bear effectively'. It is advising Hartlepool Borough Council on a BSF scheme, as well as advising NHS Sheffield on several multimillion-pound schemes to improve primary healthcare facilities in South Yorkshire.

Watson Burton LLP's 'dynamic' PFI practice utilises the firm's 'specialist energy industry expertise' to advise on a number of key waste management projects in the region, including the £300m North Yorkshire Waste PFI project. Andrea Gardner draws praise for her 'robust, in-depth knowledge of procurement'.