Weil’s Infrastructure practice integrates into one group the expertise needed to handle complex infrastructure assignments on a global basis. Our experience spans a wide range of areas, including power generation and distribution, toll roads, ports, mass transit, timber, telecommunications, oil and gas, ports, airports and aviation, waste management, rail, and other transportation infrastructure.

Recognizing that finance is a key part of most infrastructure engagements, our team draws on Weil’s globally recognized Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Leasing, and Structured Finance practices as appropriate. We provide counsel in connection with virtually every financing element that impacts infrastructure projects and transactions, including formation of infrastructure funds, drawing on broad esperience in:

• hybrid financings blending elements of cash-flow lending and project finance
• bridge and permanent financings
• mezzanine, second-lien, securitization, and preferred stock financings
• spin-offs and initial public offerings
• complex capital structures with debt/equity co-investment and sophisticated inter-investor/creditor arrangements
• unique and innovative security packages
• sale-leaseback and lease-leaseback transactions
• derivative transactions
• aircraft financings
• export credit agency project financings
• sophisticated property finance
• workouts and debt restructurings