Public-Private Partnerships

Public-Private Partnerships Home » Experience » Public-Private Partnerships Peckar & Abramson’s Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Group addresses the complete spectrum of civil and infrastructure projects in the United States and internationally. Experience Perspective We are deeply familiar with each component of a successful P3 project. Our clients rely on our ability to strategize from various points of view, from design, construction, public contract law, and project finance, to operations, maintenance, dispute resolution and closeout. We provide a broader perspective than those coming to a P3 from a single discipline — we are deeply familiar with what it takes to successfully build, develop and operate these complex and risky projects through the entire life cycle — to solve challenges as they arise and deliver successful results throughout. Extensive Relationships Our firm-wide relationships include contractors, government officials, financial institutions, concessionaires, architects and engineers. We work alongside and benefit from these relationships, and enrich every client representation with useful legal and practical insight that few firms can provide. Multidimensional Coverage We counsel clients in: Every aspect of construction and public contract law . We are a diverse and experienced group of construction lawyers located in key markets around the country, with international alliances and key relationships with leading firms around the world. Every phase of the P3 lifecycle , from concept through procurement, construction, operation and maintenance. Every type of contract and agreement with government agencies and authorities, concessionaires, and design-builders, from creation through negotiation to closing. Scope of Work We regularly work with clients on civil and social infrastructure projects, including: Bridges Tunnels Highways Airports Pipelines Railways Schools Prisons Examples of Notable Engagements Our P3 group has: Represented various construction joint ventures in their pursuit and contract negotiations for numerous P3 projects, including design builders pursuing major infrastructure projects in New York, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, California and Florida. Represented a real estate developer bidding on a Department of Defense military housing privatization initiative. Supported project capture efforts by strategizing all legal and government affairs endeavors and oversaw legal work necessary to close more than 18 deals valued at over $3 billion. Advised large construction companies on how to engage with private equity for teaming on P3 projects. Advised executives and legislative officials exploring P3 legislation in connection with present or pending legislation in numerous states. Represented private equity sponsor in joining with national operator to pursue P3 projects with cities and universities. Represented a corporation in its P3 with NASA to film explorations in outer space. Served as project counsel to numerous design build contractors, including the contractor constructing the largest highway P3 project in Florida. Determined Counsel We help clients avoid the risks that threaten the profitability of P3s. It challenges the imagination to identify an issue that accompanies P3s—regulatory, contractual, transactional, financial or political—that our group hasn’t confronted head-on and addressed successfully for our clients. Peckar & Abramson’s understanding of the P3 process is unparalleled in the industry. We are skilled in numerous aspects from drafting legislation to strategizing design, project financing, maintenance planning and dispute resolution. Paul G. Monte Partner New York, NY View PDF Professionals Mark R. Berry Special Infrastructure Counsel Mark R. Berry Special Infrastructure Counsel Steven M. Charney Chair Steven M. Charney Chair Nathan A. Cohen Managing Partner, Los Angeles Office Nathan A. Cohen Managing Partner, Los Angeles Office Patrick J. Greene, Jr. Of Counsel Patrick J. Greene, Jr. Of Counsel Adam P. Handfinger Co-Managing Partner, Miami Office Adam P. Handfinger Co-Managing Partner, Miami Office Olivier C. Larzul Special Infrastructure Counsel Olivier C. Larzul Special Infrastructure Counsel Curtis W. Martin Partner Curtis W. Martin Partner Paul Monte Vice Chair Paul Monte Vice Chair Robert S. Peckar Founding Partner Robert S. Peckar Founding Partner 1 2 Related Practice Areas and Services Construction & Infrastructure Construction Contracts & Risk Management Corporate Compliance & Integrity Counsel Corporate Law Construction Litigation & ADR Government Contracts Internal Investigations International Construction and Infrastructure Labor Law ProjectNotice® for Construction Projects Real Estate Law White Collar, Regulatory Compliance & Investigations Insights Shared Peckar & Abramson Opens San Diego Office, Expanding California Construction and Government Contracts Practice Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce the opening of its new San Diego office, further expanding the firm’s California presence and strengthening its ability to serve clients throughout the state and across the country. The expansion includes the addition of attorneys Robert “Bob” Marks and Richard J. “RJ” Pinto II of Marks ... Read More P&A Partner Jennifer L. Harris Named Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Maryland Joint Legislative Committee Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is proud to announce that Jennifer Harris, Partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, has been named Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Maryland Joint Legislative Committee. The Joint Legislative Committee brings together the four Maryland ABC chapters – ABC Metro Washington, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC Chesapeake Shores, ... Read More U.S. Department of Labor Seeks to Clarify Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status Under Federal Wage and Hour Laws The question of whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor is a major issue of concern for businesses across the spectrum. Many industries have long faced challenges regarding the appropriate categorization of workers, potentially resulting in significant implications for compliance and operational risk. To provide better guidance on the issue, ... Read More Amended Again?! Critical Changes to RPAPL § 881: What New York Contractors and Construction Managers Need to Know Recent amendments to New York’s RPAPL § 881 will significantly change how project teams obtain and maintain access to adjoining properties for construction-related work. The 2025 amendment signed into law by Governor Hochul, and the newly enacted 2026 revisions, will directly impact general contractors (GCs) and construction managers (CMs), as well as their trade contractors who ... Read More SDNY Ruling Highlights Privilege Risks in Client Use of Generative AI Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a go‑to tool for aggregating and summarizing large volumes of data, formulating and testing arguments, and even sketching litigation strategies. But a recent ruling from the Southern District of New York serves as a stark warning: when clients turn to generative AI for legal strategy, they may be unknowingly turning ... Read More New York Amends Prompt Payment Act: Retainage Above 5% in Private Construction Contracts Now Void In 2023 New York overhauled its Prompt Payment Act. The 2023 amendments, largely aimed at restricting the amount of retainage that can be withheld on private projects, were unclear about whether parties could contract around the statute, as they can with other provisions of the statute. The State Legislature recently clarified that issue. On December ... Read More Peckar & Abramson Announces Executive Committee and Leadership Updates Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Paul Monte has been appointed to serve as Vice-Chair of the firm. Paul currently serves on the firm’s Executive Committee, is Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s New York office, and Chairs its Infrastructure Practice. He balances these duties while continuing to represent many of the industry’s ... Read More New Jersey Amends Pre-Bid Registration Requirement for Joint Ventures Summary of Amendments Recently, Governor Murphy signed into law Bill S4281 significantly amending the Public Works Certificate Registration Act (PWCRA), N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 to -56.57. As a result, Joint Ventures will be permitted to bid on certain public works projects without prior registration. At a minimum, Joint Ventures should be cognizant of the following important requirements ... Read More Peckar & Abramson Attorneys Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr. and Tiffany Harrod Board Certified in Construction Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that partners Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr. and Tiffany Harrod recently passed the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) Certification Exam and are now Board Certified in construction law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. P&A ranks in the top one percent of the Texas organizations ... Read More Eli Pierce Named Among D Magazine’s 2026 Best Lawyers Under 40 Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Eli Pierce, partner in the firm’s Dallas office, has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 for 2026. According to D Magazine, the publication invites thousands of local lawyers to nominate their peers based on their firsthand experience of their work. The ... 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