Private Finance Initiatives

Experience

Unusually for a firm of our size outside the main commercial centres, we have acknowledged expertise of providing advice in relation to the Government's Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) scheme. 

Prompt attention and a realistic cost structure, gives our team the competitive edge over other firms (often City based) who offer a similar specialism.  We have advised on several substantial projects in the health and education sectors - for example the team has provided advice to a PLC in relation to 7 PFI or PPP (Public Private Partnership) contracts, 3 of which were with London Boroughs.

As quoted by the Legal 500 Directory (an impartial guide to legal services) "Birkett Long has an impressive client base of small to medium-sized companies, as well as a number of quoted companies. The "very astute" Philip George, managing partner of Birkett Long, is the firm's lead PFI lawyer.  The firm has a recognised strength in PFI and....a notable strength in advice to public health companies, charities and schools."  

Main Services

• Design and build finance
• Negotiations through the contract stage
• Procurement and outsourcing
• Advice throughout the life-cycle of PFI projects.