Focus Area
Public-Private Partnerships
Goulston & Storrs’ Public-Private Partnerships Group advises government agencies, developers, and investors on complex, high-profile PPP projects nationwide. Our team combines deep legal expertise, government experience, and strategic insight to structure innovative partnerships across infrastructure, housing, energy, and urban development projects that balance public goals with private-sector needs.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have become critical tools for delivering large-scale infrastructure, housing, and development projects. Goulston & Storrs represents public agencies, developers, and investors in structuring, negotiating, and implementing these complex agreements. Our team brings a unique combination of legal acumen, government experience, and strategic perspective to help clients navigate regulatory, financial, and operational challenges.
We advise on projects across a broad spectrum, including transportation infrastructure, convention centers, mixed-use developments, affordable and university housing, energy and power facilities, and public parks. Our attorneys guide clients through all phases of PPPs, from project conceptualization and procurement to financing, execution, and long-term operations. We also assist public agencies with drafting RFPs, reviewing proposals, and structuring procurement processes that attract private investment while achieving public policy objectives.
Clients rely on our integrated, multidisciplinary approach, which draws on experience in real estate, land use, construction, tax, and environmental law. We work closely with senior client teams, consultants, and local counsel to develop tailored solutions, manage risk, and ensure smooth execution. Our team’s deep understanding of government decision-making, urban development, and finance allows us to craft innovative PPP structures that are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with public and private interests.
Services & Expertise
- Structuring and negotiating public-private partnership agreements
- Advising on procurement laws, RFP processes, and public bidding
- Drafting ancillary agreements for financing, insurance, and risk allocation
- Managing compliance with environmental, historic preservation, and ethics regulations
- Securing public incentives, including tax credits, Brownfields remediation, green energy, and affordable housing funding
Client & Project Types
- Government agencies and public authorities (e.g., transportation, economic development)
- Private developers, joint ventures, and investors
- Educational, cultural, and healthcare institutions
- Notable projects include: convention centers, mixed-use campuses, housing developments, transportation infrastructure, public parks, energy and power facilities, and social innovation financing initiatives
Why Clients Choose Us
- Interdisciplinary teams with senior lawyers directly involved on every matter
- Extensive experience in major urban markets including Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C.
- National reach with local expertise and networks of consultants, advisors, and government contacts
- Commitment to creative, practical solutions that achieve public and private objectives efficiently.
Expertise
Key Contacts
Peter N. Kochansky
Director, Boston
pkochansky@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 3527
Lee C. Carter
Director, Washington, D.C.
lcarter@goulstonstorrs.com+1 202 721 1151