Experience

A$32 billion (EV) acquisition of Sydney Airport 5 feb

We advised Sydney Aviation Alliance (SAA) — the Australian-led consortium comprising IFM Australian Infrastructure Fund, AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust, IFM Global Infrastructure Fund and Global Infrastructure Partners — on its A$32 billion (EV) acquisition of Sydney Airport  

Circular Quay Precinct Renewal

We are assisting TfNSW with a the renewal of the Circular Quay Precinct, one of Australia’s most iconic sites and a bustling transport interchange. We have developed the procurement and contracting strategy, which draws infrastructure and real estate transaction precedents and includes elements of government and market led approaches. 

London Tideway Super Sewer - a £4.2 billion project

Advising the Bazalgette Consortium (Allianz Capital Partners, Amber Infrastructure, Dalmore, and DIF) on its successful bid to undertake the financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the £4.2 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel, a project with a novel regulatory framework, and ongoing advice

€800 million European rail project arbitration

Advising a member of a consortium of international contractors in relation to an ICC arbitration against the employer in respect of the early termination of a €800 million construction contract for a high profile European rail project

IJmond Sea Lock PPP - a landmark in the European PPP market

Advising the commercial lenders and EIB on the financing of the Ijmuiden Sea Lock PPP project in the Netherlands for a consortium comprised of VolkerWessels, BAM, PGGM and DIF

Key contacts

Nicholas Carney photo

Nicholas Carney

Partner, Head of Infrastructure Sector, Sydney

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Gavin Williams

Partner, Head of Infrastructure Sector, London

Glynn Cooper photo

Glynn Cooper

Partner, Head of Infrastructure Sector, Asia, Singapore

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Michaël Armandou

Partner, Paris and Latin America Group