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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Construction: Contentious

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We regularly advise our clients on all major industry standard form construction and engineering contracts and professional appointments, including but not limited to NEC, FIDIC and JCT. 

These contracts are frequently supplemented by bespoke amendments and additional provisions tailored to specific projects. In addition, we regularly work and assist in drafting bespoke project specific contract documentation when required. Our unique specialist construction expertise allows us to provide a hands-on approach to smooth the development of your project, covering your project from inception to completion.

​Our expertise

As the UK's largest specialist construction and energy law firm, we have advised on a vast number of landmark projects around the world, and have earned a reputation for providing cost-effective, specialist advice. 

Major projects we have advised on include: 

  • Airports
  • Bridges​
  • Commercial developments
  • Dams
  • Data centres
  • Desalination plants
  • Hospitals
  • Hydro-electric power plants
  • Hyper compressors
  • IT & tech services
  • Jetties
  • Metro systems
  • Mines
  • Nuclear power plants
  • Pipelines
  • Ports & Terminals
  • Power plants
  • Process plants
  • Railways
  • Reclamations
  • Refineries
  • Roads
  • Schools
  • Skyscrapers 
  • Stadia
  • Trams
  • Tunnels
  • Universities
  • Waste to energy
  • Wind farms

Our clients

  • Governments and state owned corporations;
  • Local authorities and other public bodies;
  • Main contractors;
  • Owners/developers;
  • Joint Ventures;
  • Specialist subcontractors;
  • Institutional investors;
  • Engineers; and
  • Architects.

Industries (17)

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Civil-Engineering
  • Infrastructure
  • Transport
  • Railways
  • Marine Engineering
  • Power
  • Utilities
  • Education
  • Oil & Gas
  • Housing, Commercial & Retail
  • Public Procurement
  • Nuclear
  • Healthcare
  • Leisure
  • Technology

Chambers Review

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Construction: Contentious - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Fenwick Elliott has an acclaimed contentious offering, tackling high-profile disputes in the UK, Asia and North Africa. The team's clients include industry-leading contractors as well as significant owners and developers. Its lawyers are adept at assisting with claims arising from defects, delays and terminated contracts. The firm is particularly active on major renewables, power and infrastructure projects. The team possesses strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and regularly advises on their drafting and on disputes arising out of their construction.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fenwick Elliott continued to advise Kingspan Group PLC on a variety of issues concerning its products, including the implications of the Building Safety Act 2022.

  • Fenwick Elliott acted for London Square on all construction elements for the delivery of 338 homes for social rent at the former Peek Freans biscuit factory in Bermondsey, London.

Strengths

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  • Fenwick Elliott give pragmatic and decisive advice. They have experienced lawyers who handle complex matters well.

    Construction: Contentious respondentUK

  • Fenwick Elliott are completely reliable, always responsive and deliver precise perfection in their work.

    Construction: Contentious respondentUK

  • On every occasion, there has always been a resource available from Fenwick Elliott to advise, assist and guide our business.

    Construction: Contentious respondentUK

  • Fenwick Elliott is the premier outfit for construction litigation in London.

    Construction: Contentious respondentUK

  • Fenwick Elliott offer great support, providing valuable advice and taking into account commercial realities.

    Construction: Contentious respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Simon Tolson
    Simon Tolson

    Simon Tolson

    Simon Tolson is a respected construction lawyer who possesses considerable experience in assisting developers and contractors with high-profile disputes. He regularly provides representation in court proceedings concerning terminated contracts and defect claims arising out of energy and transport infrastructure developments.

    • Simon Tolson is a great lawyer.

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  • Anthony Francis
    Anthony Francis

    Anthony Francis

    Anthony Francis is a highly sought-after contentious construction lawyer with noteworthy experience advising major developers and contractors. He regularly assists with disputes concerning significant transport infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

    • Anthony Francis has a wide understanding of the construction industry, enabling him to provide excellent commercial and legal advice.

      Construction: Contentious respondentUK

    • Anthony Francis is a superman, trusted to guide and counsel at the executive level.

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  • Nicholas Gould
    Nicholas Gould

    Nicholas Gould

    Nicholas Gould is a respected construction disputes practitioner with considerable experience advising on arbitrations and litigation proceedings concerning communications, transport and energy sector developments. He is capable of advising on both domestic and international matters and is particularly well placed to handle claims involving projects in the Middle East.

    • Nicholas Gould is a big name in international arbitration.

      Construction: Contentious respondentUK

    • Nicholas Gould is excellent with clients and offers superb legal service.

      Construction: Contentious respondentUK

    • Nicholas Gould is always ready to assist and give good guidance.

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  • Karen Gidwani
    Karen Gidwani

    Karen Gidwani

    Karen Gidwani's practice focuses on dispute resolution, and she undertakes significant work in the construction sector. She has notable expertise in the specialist fields of energy-from-waste and offshore wind power projects. Her clients include both investor and contractor companies of both domestic and international scale.

    • Karen Gidwani is very bright and commercially aware.

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  • Toby Randle
    Toby Randle

    Toby Randle

    Toby Randle regularly advises on claims involving cladding issues and the construction of energy assets. He utilises his prior experience as a barrister to assist with the resolution of disputes through various formats, including litigation, arbitration and mediation.

    • Toby Randle has a very formidable presence and is a really nice guy.

      Construction: Contentious respondentUK

    • Toby Randle is very hands-on.

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  • David Bebb
    David Bebb

    David Bebb

    David Bebb frequently acts in a supporting and advisory role on construction matters. This includes contract drafting and negotiation, general procurement strategies and other project documentation.

    • David Bebb is very responsive and pragmatic in approach.

      Construction: Contentious respondentUK

    • David Bebb has always provided accurate, incisive, effective advice that our business has found invaluable on every occasion. David has always gone above and beyond to support our business.

      Construction: Contentious respondentUK

    • David Bebb is a very knowledgeable lawyer who pitches everything perfectly.

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Ranked Individuals at Fenwick Elliott LLP (7)

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    Nicholas Gould

    Construction: International Arbitration

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