Michael specialises in transactional construction law, with a particular emphasis on advising major contractors and consortia undertaking large infrastructure schemes. Michael began his career working as in house counsel for a major international contractor, before moving into private practice.

He has advised on projects using a vast breadth of procurement models ranging from the industry standard forms through to innovative and complex bespoke documentation in the health, education, stadia, accommodation and transport sectors. His practice has a particular emphasis on advising the private sector in connection with all construction related documentation including, procurement strategy, concession and development agreements, interface agreements, construction contracts and ancillary agreements, including security documentation, innovative incentivised payment structures and in-house pro-forma supply chain documentation. Michael's experience has led to a particular specialism in PPP procurement structures, supported by private sector capital.
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04 December 2025 | Author: Michael Mullarkey

The Autumn Budget – are we moving forward with a new Public-Private Partnerships model for social infrastructure?

In her Budget speech, The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves said that "Private investment is the lifeblood of economic growth, but growth needs public investment too. My choice is not cuts, not stagnation but to maintain the additional £120 billion of investment I provided at the spending review."

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