Infrastructure and Projects
Our highly experienced team provides efficient, expert and commercial advice and support across the whole project lifecycle, from designing procurement processes and structuring contracts through to project award, performance and expiry. We act for a wide range of public and private sector clients, and are established advisers to Government departments, local authorities, NHS trusts, contractors, developers and investors acting on some of the most nationally significant and strategic projects and infrastructure schemes.
ContactsOverview
Widely accepted to be one of the leading infrastructure and projects teams in the UK, we have the expertise to help you achieve your goals.
We handle a wide range of transactions right across the spectrum of the infrastructure sector, using our skills and knowledge to navigate highly complex regulation and multiple jurisdictions around the world.
We work across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Energy/Utilities
- Roads/Transport
- Civic/Government Buildings
- Regeneration
Legal Disciplines our integrated team covers:
- PFI/PPP;
- Procurement, Vires and Subsidy Control;
- Construction;
- Commercial/JVs/Corporate;
- Real Estate;
- Finance;
- Planning
- Environment
- Health and Safety
Featured experience
- Adviser on a number of New Hospital Programme schemes across the UK;
- Adviser to the DfE on the delivery of its Capital Schools Programme including pilot for innovative Alternative Delivery Models;
- Key adviser to a major national Schools FM provider;
- Sole Adviser to National Highways on all Major Project Procurements including its Integrated Delivery Framework;
- Advising Surrey County Council on the River Thames Flood Defence Scheme and its partnership with the Environment Agency;
- Adviser to both Local Authorities and developers on delivery of mixed use regeneration schemes including private and affordable housing.
What our clients say
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”Always very responsive and focused on meeting the client’s needs in a tailored and pragmatic way. Advice that cuts to the chase.
Legal 500 UK 2023 Edition, Construction, South West
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”DAC Beachcroft provide a reassuringly competent and efficient service, which is consistent across all team members. Their multi-disciplinary experience is easy to access and their partners and associates are an excellent blend of professional, experienced and approachable.
Legal 500 UK 2023 Edition, Commercial Property, London
Infrastructure and Projects key contacts
Katherine Calder
Partner
Newcastle
Sally Morris-Smith
Partner
Manchester
Sally Morris-Smith
Partner
Manchester
+44 (0)161 934 3014
smorrissmith@dacbeachcroft.com
Alison Martin
Partner
Bristol
Rachel Gibson
Legal Director
Newcastle
Ioan Davies
Legal Director
Leeds
Nicola Fairbairn
Partner
Newcastle
Jonathan Bond
Partner
Newcastle
Alexia Dawson
Senior Associate
London
Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Our expertise
Aviation
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Our expertise in construction and engineering law combined with genuine sector knowledge means our advice is tailored to drive your success.
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Education
Leading education sector advisers offering proactive support and comprehensive legal services for schools, colleges, universities, and government bodies.
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Government and Public Sector
Our long-standing government practice works on key projects for central government, local authorities, higher education establishments and the NHS.
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Infrastructure and Projects
Our Infrastructure and Projects practice is involved in major national infrastructure and market-leading projects, bringing an incredible breadth and depth of expertise and industry knowledge to help your scheme succeed.
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We have decades of experience, working with some of the best known manufacturing brands in the UK and around the world.
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