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07
Apr, 2020

By Nick Flitterman

Cogswell Discusses Current Developments in the LNG Sector on the Proximo Weekly Webinar

Cogswell Discusses Current Developments in the LNG Sector on the Proximo Weekly Webinar

Portland’s newest recruit, Ian Cogswell, participated in Proximo’s live webinar on 2nd April to discuss current developments in the LNG market, alongside the distinguished independent LNG consultant, Richard Pratt and Encap Consulting’s Sailesh Patel.  Following a discussion on topics that ranged from the demise of the oil price-linked offtake contracts with Asian utilities; the development of LNG-to-Power being increasingly central to new liquefaction developments; and how the debt markets for LNG Projects have evolved in recent years, Ian and the panel answered questions from the online webinar audience.

Hosted by Proximo’s Tom Nelthorpe, the webinar is available on demand at the link below.

https://www.proximoinfra.com/articles/7878/Webinar-LNGs-next-generation-developers-and-markets

For further information, contact Ian at ian.cogswell@portlandadvisers.com or +44 20 7183 8214

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18
Mar, 2020

By Nick Flitterman

Portland’s service during COVID-19 pandemic

Our thoughts are with our clients located in the UK and around the world at this difficult time.

We are focused on the health and safety of our consultants as well as fulfilling our commitment to you, our clients. The Portland team will continue to work on a remote basis, available as normal by email, phone, conference call and skype. You can continue to use the same contact details. These arrangements should not adversely affect the service we provide on our ongoing assignments, where we will continue to place the same emphasis on timely response times.

Furthermore, we have put in place contingency planning to ensure that we can provide an uninterrupted service in all circumstances.

Best wishes to you and your families.

 

Geoff Knox

Nick Flitterman

Frauke Bialokoz

 Managing Partners, Portland Advisers

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14
Feb, 2020

By Nick Flitterman

Flitterman joins the Proximo weekly podcast for Satellite Finance Special

Flitterman joins the Proximo weekly podcast for Satellite Finance Special

 

Portland’s Head of Telecoms, Nick Flitterman, joined up with Berkeley Research’s Michael Whalen to chat with Tom Nelthorpe at Proximo Infra to discuss all things satellite finance for the Proximo weekly podcast. You can listen using the link below.

For further information, contact Nick at nick.flitterman@portlandadvisers.com or +44 7973 481330

https://www.proximoinfra.com/articles/7857/Satellite-finance-Learning-from-launch-failures

 

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06
Feb, 2017

By Nick Flitterman

Portland Wins PFI Award

Portland Wins PFI Award

The $1.4 billion financing for the Offshore Cape Three Points project, where Portland acted as Financial Advisor to UK Export Finance, has been awarded “2016 African Oil & Gas Deal of the Year” by Project Finance International. The picture shows the UKEF and Portland team at the Awards Dinner at which the award was presented.


From left to right: Oliver Irwin (Milbank), Iain Hackston, Margaret Eyres (UKEF), Joe Shephard (UKEF), Keith O’Donnell, Frauke Bialokoz, Tim Loy (UKEF), David Craig (UKEF), Geoff Knox and Richard Simon-Lewis (UKEF).

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28
May, 2016

By Nick Flitterman

Portland on the BBC – Champions League Final in focus

Portland on the BBC – Champions League Final in focus

Ahead of the Champions League Final, the BBC interviewed Portland’s Head of Stadium Finance, Harry Philp on his views of how financial considerations in football have become the driving force for clubs when prioritising certain competitions over other.

See the full article by clicking here.

For further information on stadium finance and sports advisory services, contact Harry directly on +44 20 7183 8392 or harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com

 

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01
Sep, 2014

By Nick Flitterman

Portland expands into Asia

Portland Advisers has added two further consultants in response to expanding demand for its specialist project finance advisory services and is opening an office in Hong Kong.

Christopher Green has over 13 years experience in project and export finance both in advisory and arranging roles in Asia Pacific covering a wide range of sectors including telecom, infrastructure, power, steel, manufacturing, oil and gas, financial institutions and sovereign debt. Prior to joining Portland, Chris was Regional Head of Export Finance, Asia Pacific at HSBC for over nine years and before that was with Citigroup’s Project and Export Finance business in both New York and Hong Kong.

In his various roles, Chris has successfully advised on or arranged over US$20 billion in debt through a combination of project, structured corporate, corporate, financial institutions and Sovereigns across Asia – including China, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines and brings considerable expertise in structuring and delivering ECA, MIGA and multi-lateral funded transactions.

Chris will be based in Hong Kong.

Seb Bowden is a highly experienced technical financial advisor, specialising in financial modelling and analytics. He has over 15 years’ experience in PFI/PPP, project finance, private equity and property gained at accountancy firm Grant Thornton and Quintain Estates & Developments Plc.

Seb will be based in London.

Starting with a team of just 3, Portland headcount has now reached 14.

Nick Flitterman and Geoff Knox, co-founders of Portland, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris and Seb to the Portland fold. The establishment of a presence on the ground in Asia, where we see considerable opportunity, is a significant step for Portland on its growth trajectory.”

04
May, 2014

By Nick Flitterman

Philp on Financial Fair Play – Portland on the BBC again

The BBC once again sought the input of Portland’s Head of Stadia Financing, Harry Philp as it ran a piece of the topical subject of Financial Fair play this week.

Harry shares the benefit of his experience of working in football financing to opine on what stance UEFA may take on sponsorship as part of FFP, and in particular as it might impact Manchester City and Paris St. Germain – two of the clubs benefiting from ‘close to home’ sponsorship. The full article can be found by clicking here.

To discuss this further, Harry can be contacted at harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com or +44 20 7183 8392

10
Mar, 2014

By Nick Flitterman

Portland on the state of Italian football

The BBC once again sought the input of Portland’s Head of Stadia Financing, Harry Philp as it ran a piece of the state of Italian football this week.

Covering topics from TV revenues, to football stadia, sponsors and match day ticket prices, Harry shares the benefit of his 10 years experience of working with Italian football clubs. The full article can be found by clicking here.

To discuss this further, Harry can be contacted at harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com or +44 20 7183 8392

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03
Mar, 2014

By Nick Flitterman

Portland on the BBC

Harry Philp, Portland Advisers’s Head of Stadia Financing, was interviewed on the BBC’s “Talking Business with Linda Yueh” TV programme ” on 1st March 2014 with the focus of discussion on why foreign investors buy British football clubs.  Harry entered into a lively debate and gave his insight from a financial perspective.

To see the interview in full on the BBC iplayer, click here. The start of the discussion can be found at 12 minutes 15 seconds into the programme.

For further information or to discuss football stadia financing, contact Harry directly on harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com or +44 20 7183 8392.

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Cogswell Discusses Current Developments in the LNG Sector on the Proximo Weekly Webinar
Portland’s service during COVID-19 pandemic
Flitterman joins the Proximo weekly podcast for Satellite Finance Special
Portland on the BBC – Champions League Final in focus
Portland in the Economist
Portland expands into Asia