Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP, Construction

About

Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

We partner with you to drive construction projects forward using innovative strategies that help mitigate risk and promote smooth completion. We draft and negotiate all types of construction and design agreements, including architectural and engineering services agreements, to prioritize the protection of your rights and to limit your exposure. Our team advises on project structuring, leveraging experience in all delivery methods — from design-bid-build to integrated project delivery to build-to-suit leases – to create models that meet each client’s unique needs. If construction-related litigation or arbitration arise, we collaborate with our skilled construction litigation colleagues. We have deep experience working with teams on large public infrastructure procurement matters and nontraditional projects involving the design and installation of technology, robots and software. Our advice has saved clients billions of dollars in construction costs on projects nationwide.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Minnesota

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath provides expert counsel across the breadth of construction matters, from intricate contract negotiations to complex disputes. The team offers significant expertise in major infrastructure projects and integrated project delivery. The firm operates on a nationwide and international basis, advising designers, owners and contractors on the full spectrum of matters, including contract negotiation and dispute resolution.

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Work Highlights

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath advised Coen + Partners on the Sports Boulevard Project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project is valued at over $1 billion.

Strengths

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Faegre is very client-centric, pragmatic and responsive to the needs of the business.

Construction respondent
USA

Faegre's strengths are their responsiveness as a partner to the in-house legal team and excellence in the services provided.

Construction respondent
USA

Faegre is very quick to respond and has a deep understanding of the subject area.

Construction respondent
USA

We've yet to have an issue that Faegre can't solve; they've got the bench strength to pull off anything.

Construction respondent
USA

I like that Faegre is efficient, not overstaffed, practical, reasonable and provides the expertise we need.

Construction respondent
USA

Faegre is very client-centric, pragmatic and responsive to the needs of the business.

Construction respondent
USA

Faegre's strengths are their responsiveness as a partner to the in-house legal team and excellence in the services provided.

Construction respondent
USA

Faegre is very quick to respond and has a deep understanding of the subject area.

Construction respondent
USA

We've yet to have an issue that Faegre can't solve; they've got the bench strength to pull off anything.

Construction respondent
USA

I like that Faegre is efficient, not overstaffed, practical, reasonable and provides the expertise we need.

Construction respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Bernard Nodzon, Jr.

Band 1

Bernard Nodzon has experience in contract negotiations and high-value projects, acting for clients from a variety of sectors, including energy and infrastructure.

Bernard is an excellent source of information, but more importantly, he is always pleasant to work with. I trust him to interact with our clients, knowing that he is always prepared and professional.

Bernard Nodzon is an expert. He is focused, efficient and a great attorney.

Bernard provides practical input on complex issues and is very good at distilling complex contractual matters in a digestible way that can be negotiated and explained to the client.

I can't say enough good things about Bernard. He is a fantastic attorney and we feel very privileged to work with him and his team.

Bernard Nodzon is extremely responsive, considerate, thoughtful and easy to talk to.

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