Brian Cassidy advises clients on complex procurements, public-private partnerships (PPPs or P3s), regulatory compliance, and all aspects of the planning, design, financing, operation and approvals required for major infrastructure projects. He plays an integral role in the development of toll roads and non-tolled highways, and has been at the forefront of development of legislation and policy impacting the funding and development of infrastructure projects.
Brian Cassidy advises clients on complex procurements, public-private partnerships (PPPs or P3s), regulatory compliance, and all aspects of the planning, design, financing, operation and approvals required for major infrastructure projects. He plays an integral role in the development of toll roads and non-tolled highways, and has been at the forefront of development of legislation and policy impacting the funding and development of infrastructure projects.
Transportation Infrastructure
Brian represents several regional mobility authorities (RMAs) and toll authorities in Texas. He has worked extensively on legislation governing the operations of RMAs and the procurement and financing options available to these entities. He is actively involved in the legislative process related to transportation policy and funding, and has been invited to testify in legislative hearings on a variety of topics.
His work with RMAs involves all phases of project development, including:
Brian's experience includes:
Project Funding
Brian works extensively on:
On the private sector side, Brian works with clients to implement projects developed on behalf of state and local governments, including those using PPPs, private activity bonds, pass-through financing, bond financing, TRZs and project implementation with a variety of innovative risk sharing structures.
Autonomous Vehicles (AV)
Brian worked with a technology company on the first driverless car deployment on public roadways in Texas. He advises clients on local, state and federal issues related to AV regulation and oversight, connected vehicle (CV) technology, and protection of proprietary and trade secret information in connection with AV/CV deployment.
Government Contracting and Disputes
With a thorough working knowledge of government procurement requirements, Brian consults with clients regarding:
Open Government Issues and Agency Rulemakings
Brian's practice requires him to frequently advise clients on open government issues and requires him to be involved with: