Scope gaps, cost overruns, and delay are by far the greatest risks to any public development project. Informed by over a decade of public real estate experience, our proven contracting methods are designed to clearly identify and transfer risk and ensure budget and schedule control.

Project finance is the foundation of Waterloo’s legal experience. We represent public entities and private lenders on both taxable and tax-exempt financing transactions, including bonds, notes, and credit facilities. We also offer issuer’s counsel services to public issuers.

Selecting the right development partner is the most important determinant of a successful project. At Waterloo, we work closely with our clients to craft procurement solutions designed to achieve the long-term objectives of the client, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements, encouraging transparency, and maximizing competition.

Waterloo's attorneys have always been at the forefront of public-private partnerships (P3s) in Texas, providing thought leadership and advocating for legislation. P3s offer governmental entities the ability to bundle financing with design and construction, and even facility operations and maintenance. These delivery methods have proven to accelerate delivery and achieve risk-transfer more effectively than traditional procurements. At Waterloo, we guide our clients through every stage of the transaction to achieve a collaborative partnership, without compromising legal compliance or transparency.

Universities and local governments across the country are utilizing affiliated nonprofit foundations to manage and develop their real estate portfolios. Foundation-led projects combine the strengths of both the public and private sectors to deliver projects faster and at a lower cost.

Waterloo offers outside general counsel services to both governmental and nonprofit corporations, with specialties in interlocal agreements, procurement, open meetings, and corporate governance.