Construction: Non-contentious
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Band 4
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's construction practice comprises contentious and non-contentious lawyers, who work closely as part of a team with their clients' in-house resources throughout the project life cycle, in up-front structuring, procurement and negotiation of construction projects, involvement in financing, refinancing and forward sale and purchase of development real estate assets, effective contract management during the construction period and the resolution of disputes arising from the construction process.
We act for employers/owners on large and complex heavy engineering and process plant project, are involved in the development and financing of high-profile commercial, residential and industrial buildings in the UK and internationally and regularly work on ground breaking, iconic and strategically important governmental and private projects:
The team places the construction expertise at the centre of the practice and has a depth and focus on construction issues and practice which enables them to advise their clients (mainly owners but also some international contractors and lenders) across a broad range of heavy engineering projects as well as more traditional commercial development.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a respected practice with a strong international presence including significant experience of work in the Middle East and the CIS. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious matters in the infrastructure and commercial development sectors and is equally adept at assisting with arbitration proceedings. Its lawyers are well equipped to advise on the construction aspects of sizeable energy and transport projects. The firm's impressive roster of clients includes prominent financial institutions and corporations.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Dyson on all aspects on the procurement of the construction works for its new engineering headquarters in Bristol.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provided high-quality and rapid assistance in matters of extraordinary complexity. It has great legal knowledge and knowledge of commercial implications, the market and technical issues."
"Baker McKenzie has commerciality and depth of analysis. It provides speedy and intelligent input."
"Baker McKenzie is effective given the depth it offers. The team is very effective at fighting."
"Baker McKenzie has deep and vast knowledge of the legal and market practice.It is very sincere, well experienced and very smart."
"Baker McKenzie has been brilliant in all aspects. The firm has very good commercial understanding and knowledge."
"The team provided high-quality and rapid assistance in matters of extraordinary complexity. It has great legal knowledge and knowledge of commercial implications, the market and technical issues."
"Baker McKenzie has commerciality and depth of analysis. It provides speedy and intelligent input."
"Baker McKenzie is effective given the depth it offers. The team is very effective at fighting."
"Baker McKenzie has deep and vast knowledge of the legal and market practice.It is very sincere, well experienced and very smart."
"Baker McKenzie has been brilliant in all aspects. The firm has very good commercial understanding and knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Kate Corby defends clients in complex arbitrations, often arising from construction delays and damages, in claims against contractors. She is well-versed in handling ICC-seated arbitrations.
"Kate has a very good strategic mind and is an incredible leader. She is incredibly hard-working and incisive."
"Kate has provided us with high quality, prompt and cost-effective legal assistance. She has dealt with an extraordinarily complex matter in a highly efficient and commercially-minded manner."
"Kate is incredibly good and runs an effective team."
Mike Webster routinely acts for owners, contractors and lenders from a range of industries, including prominent players in the infrastructure, energy, mining and transport sectors. He regularly advises on procurement issues and the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and other agreements. He is noted for his ability to handle both domestic matters and transactions involving European-based assets.
"Mike is both practical and knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience to call on. His steady guidance regardless of timescales and personal workload makes him a tremendous asset."
Rhiannon Williams is an experienced construction lawyer who is frequently sought out to advise on project developments and the commercial arrangements which relate. She is noted for her expertise in the infrastructure, energy and mining sectors. She advises clients across a range of jurisdictions, with particular experience in EMEA and the Caribbean.
"Rhiannon has big experience. She always delivers on time and with quality. She is always attentive."
Tania Arora has strong experience advising on transactional aspects of sizeable domestic and international projects, with a focus on the Middle East. She frequently assists with construction contracts and financing elements of energy, transport and mixed-use developments.
"Tania was always sincere. She protected our interests very well."