David established DWPF in 1998 with an emphasis on the then developing PFI market. Led by David, the company arranged a number of landmark deals and has subsequently grown into a leading advisory firm with wide ranging experience in the PFI/PPP market place. Within DWPF, David has assembled a first class team of experienced professionals and an outstanding financial modelling capability with a number of modellers fully trained at the company.

David continues to lead the team at DWPF and brings his experience and skills to bear in developing and managing complex financial structures for the ever growing client base. David sees creating continual innovation in the financial markets as the most important aspect of his firm’s services, “staying one step ahead is the best way of creating value for our clients”.

His advisory experience encompasses the bidding and procurement of new projects, the refinancing of individual and portfolio transactions, secondary markets and project restructurings. His focus has been to enhance financing efficiency and investment value for clients. As an experienced advisor and transactor, Andrew has lead managed a substantial number of complex project finance transactions and possesses a wide knowledge and understanding of the structured finance market.

Prior to joining DWPF in 2000, Andrew’s primary specialisation was within the UK structured asset finance and corporate finance market, gained through a diverse career within the Barclays group. Within that group he held a number of senior positions within the large value asset finance area, risk management and the corporate finance sector. He also holds wider experience of property and personal finance.

Working with the bid team she ensures a competitive and robust commercial, taxation and funding perspective. As part of the closing team she helps bring the transaction to signature quickly and efficiently.

Key skills:

  - Developing structured finance packages to provide a competitive and robust bid 

  - Negotiating financial and commercial terms with sponsors, contractors, funders and higher education institutions to achieve financial close 

  - Extensive experience in the higher education sector finance and the funding market for demand risk transactions

Prior to DWPF, Elaine was financial advisor to institutions in central government and higher education (including HEFCE) which were embarking on PPP projects or undergoing strategic reviews. She has also spent 2 ½ years in the DTI providing financial advice to civil servants and ministers on grants to business.

Services provided include advice on bid strategy, corporate and financial structuring, funding competitions covering bank and fixed and index linked bond options. Activities include public sector presentations, financial elements of bids, negotiating banking documents and project management to reach financial close. Paul is firmly focused on ensuring the financing aspects of bids are fully addressed allowing clients to focus on design, construction and facilities management.