Of Counsel

Michael Urquhart

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Michael is an Of Counsel specialising in Banking and Finance. He has particular focus on infrastructure and energy projects.

He advises funders, sponsors and procuring authorities on major infrastructure and energy projects, obtaining a holistic view of the challenges and solutions on such projects. Michael's advice has spanned projects under PPP, PFI, NPD, MIM and LIFT models. Michael has experience across a variety of sectors, including transport (roads), social infrastructure (universities, schools, hospitals, leisure, street lighting, emergency services), waste, solar, onshore wind and offshore wind.

Michael is qualified in Scotland, England and Wales and the Republic of Ireland and regularly advises on cross border financings.

Awards & Recognitions

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“Mike is consistently our lawyer of choice for reasons beyond knowing our product and documents. He provides pragmatic solutions, explains complex points clearly and manages difficult stakeholders with ease. A pleasure to work with.”

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Relevant experience

Aviva in relation to the project financing of the Norfolk and Suffolk Police Investigation Centres.
Equitix and Balfour Beatty in relation to the refinancing of the Coventry Street Lighting PFI Project.
The syndicate of lenders in relation to the €420 million facilities for Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Limited, the largest floating wind farm in the world.
Welsh Ministers in relation to the financing of the £1.3 billion A465 road project in South Wales.
Nord L/B in relation to the refinancing of the Carlisle Northern Development Route PFI road project.
Aviva in relation to a number of NHS LIFT Schemes, including Dulwich Community Hospital.
MUFG and Helaba in relation to the project financing of the Irish Schools, Bundle 5 project.
Investec and Sabadell in relation to the project financing of the Levenseat Energy from Waste Gasification Plant.
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc in relation to the funding of Menzies Distribution Group.
The sydnicate of lenders in relation to the £350 million project financing of the M80 Stepps to Haggs PFI road project.

Education

2005 – Diploma in Legal Practice, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh.
2004 – LLB Honours, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh.

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance Energy Finance Financial Institutions Lending

sectors

Infrastructure & Projects Energy & Climate Change PPP/PFI Operational Support Primary Markets

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