Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Project Finance Advisory Services in Cardiff
Established in 1999, we are an independent project finance advisory firm specialising in PFI/PPP structures. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of collective experience in structured finance, corporate governance, and special purpose vehicle management. As a wholly independent entity with no external investors or industry affiliations, we deliver impartial advice focused solely on our clients' interests.Our expertise spans financial modelling, dispute resolution, and value enhancement strategies for infrastructure projects valued at over 2bn. With a proven track record since the PFI market's inception, we maintain clear contractual lines and prioritise stakeholder management across healthcare, education, and transport sectors in the UK and Ireland.
Services
SPV Management
Financial Modelling
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Governance
Value Enhancement Plans
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years' specialist experience in PFI/PPP finance structures
- Our independence ensures no conflicts of interest in advisory roles
- We manage SPVs for over 25 active infrastructure projects
- Team includes qualified accountants and legal experts in structured finance
- Proven track record with 2bn+ of active project assets
Services
SPV Management
We provide comprehensive management for special purpose vehicles across infrastructure projects. Our services include stakeholder coordination, compliance monitoring, and financial oversight. With expertise in PFI/PPP frameworks, we ensure projects meet contractual obligations while protecting investor interests through transparent governance structures.
Financial Modelling
Our financial modelling services support project viability assessments and investment decisions. We develop detailed cashflow projections, risk analyses, and debt structuring models. The team's expertise includes handling complex refinancing scenarios and insolvency challenges in infrastructure projects across healthcare and transport sectors.
Dispute Resolution
We specialise in resolving contractual disputes within PFI/PPP frameworks. Our approach combines legal expertise with commercial pragmatism to address payment mechanism conflicts, termination clauses, and handback provisions. The team has successfully managed disputes across 25+ projects while maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Corporate Governance
Our governance services ensure SPVs maintain strict compliance with regulatory requirements. We provide company secretarial support, board reporting frameworks, and CSR policy implementation. With directors experienced in over 25 project boards, we establish robust governance structures that protect shareholder interests and meet lender requirements.
Value Enhancement
We develop tailored strategies to maximise project returns through operational improvements and contract renegotiations. Our services include service specification reviews, cost optimisation plans, and renegotiation of subcontractor terms. The team's track record demonstrates consistent delivery of enhanced value across mature infrastructure assets.
People
Sally Brooks
Director
Co-founder with 25+ years' PFI experience, specialising in SPV management and corporate governance. Holds non-executive directorships across UK/Ireland infrastructure projects. Former Head of Operations at Hyder Investments.
John George
Director
Co-founder and qualified solicitor with 30+ years' PPP experience. Specialises in SPV legal structures and contract negotiations. Holds multiple non-executive director roles across healthcare and education sectors.
John Whittington
Co-founder
Fellow Chartered Management Accountant with MBA from Imperial College. Former Finance Director at Hyder Investments. Specialises in financial modelling and SPV directorships across infrastructure projects.
Wyn Davies
Finance Manager
SPV Director with expertise in financial modelling and subcontractor insolvency management. Former Financial Controller in Bulgaria and Commercial Manager for renewable energy projects. Qualified management accountant.
Rhian Dowling
Accountant
ACCA-qualified accountant with 20+ years' SPV financial support experience. Progressed from accounts assistant to healthcare project finance manager. Specialises in project-specific financial reporting frameworks.
Questions
What PFI/PPP sectors do you specialise in?
We work across healthcare, education, transport, and blue light sectors with experience in both UK and Irish infrastructure projects.
How do you ensure impartial advice?
As an independent firm with no contractor or investor links, our sole focus remains protecting shareholder interests through transparent governance.
What SPV management services do you offer?
Full lifecycle management including governance, financial reporting, stakeholder coordination, and compliance monitoring for project duration.
Can you assist with financial disputes?
Our team specialises in resolving payment mechanism conflicts, debt restructuring, and termination clause negotiations within PFI frameworks.
How do you add project value?
Through operational reviews, contract renegotiations, and strategic recommendations tailored to enhance returns from mature infrastructure assets.
What experience do your directors have?
Our directors collectively hold over 100 non-executive appointments with expertise in SPV governance, legal frameworks, and financial management.
