

Social Infrastructure
Allen & Overy’s award winning Infrastructure team is at the forefront of the global social infrastructure market and the legal business developments in the sector.
Investor focus on infrastructure assets for social purposes has increased in recognition of the growing investment needs around the world and the returns these assets can provide.
Our dedicated social infrastructure experts have been at the forefront of this expanding market, advising key stakeholders across all sub-sectors such as schools, universities, hospitals, social accommodation, prisons, stadia and sporting facilities.
Our experience gained from advising on some of the most high-profile and strategic matters in the market, as well as PPP projects across a range of developed and developing markets and jurisdictions, enables us to provide clients with cutting edge insight and advice.
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Key experience
Domus Social Housing
Fiera Infrastructure Inc. on the establishment of Domus Social Housing Ltd, a newly created social infrastructure platform and the related acquisition of a portfolio of properties.
Read moreSchools Infrastructure Development Public Private Partnership Programme
Tatweer Buildings Company on its Pathfinder PPP schools project in Saudi Arabia as part of Wave 1 of the Schools Infrastructure Development Public Private Partnership Programme.
Georgetown University Utility System Modernisation
ENGIE North America on its successful bid for the P3 concession to operate, manage and upgrade the on-campus utility system at Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C.
Ionisos
The funders on the acquisition and subsequent refinancing of Ionisos, a leading owner and operator of cold sterilisation facilities servicing the medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Best Social Infrastructure Acquisition – IJInvestor Awards 2020
Dendermonde Prison PPP
The lenders on the refinancing of the finance arrangements for the new prison in Dendermonde, housing 444 inmates. This was the first institutional PPP in Belgium.
Yahsat T4 Satellite
Mubadala/Yahsat Corporate on the USD700m refinancing of the development of Thuraya 4 satellite for commercial and military applications in the United Arab Emirates.
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News and insights

News: 06 December 2023
Allen & Overy advises Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company on purchase of stake in UK offshore wind farms
Allen & Overy (A&O) is advising the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), the UAE’s state owned renewable energy business, on its purchase of a 49% stake in the Dogger Bank South (East) and Dogger…

News: 29 November 2023
Azzurra Aeroporti S.p.A. has entered into a new senior secured term loan facility of EUR360 million, expiring in May 2027, with extension options up to January 2029. The purpose of the facility is to…

Publications: 23 November 2023
Avoiding disputes in projects aimed at reducing emissions
The Middle East’s ambitions for achieving Net Zero mean there is a wealth of opportunity for projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions. However, these projects will require careful navigation of the…