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 advisery 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”.

This has included lead advisor responsibility on over 20 closed transactions which required total financing in excess of £1bn.  His experience spans the bidding, structuring and closing of new projects, together with the refinancing and restructuring of existing transactions and secondary market advisory activity.

As an experienced advisor and transactor, Andrew has advised on the financing aspects of numerous complex transactions, using his knowledge and understanding of the structured finance and project finance market.  Applying a proactive approach he has focused on creating financing efficiency, client value and deliverable solutions.  Active across a number of PPP sectors, he has particular depth of experience within the UK Higher Education sector, a market place which is currently undergoing significant transformation and one which provides many opportunities.

Prior to joining DWPF, Andrew specialised in the asset finance and structured finance industry through a diverse career within the Barclays banking group.  Senior positions were held in business sectors that include tax based big ticket asset finance, corporate risk management and general asset finance, with supporting experience gained within the property and personal finance sectors.

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 adviser 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.

Sectors covered include Education, Health and Waste Management. Paul has also advised on a number of successful transactions in the secondary market including refinancing, which usually requires innovative structuring, and equity sales and purchases where a thorough review of the existing projects to identify value enhancements is required..

Before joining DWPF, Paul obtained his accountancy qualification working as a graduate trainee accountant with Allied Domecq and moved quickly into finance with JP Morgan Chase. Paul subsequently joined Barclays and has experience in investment management with Skandia Life and project finance with Leading Leisure Plc.