About

Provided by Fenwick Elliott LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Construction: International Arbitration - UK-wide
3
Band 3
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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Fenwick Elliott LLP
  • Fenwick Elliott advised Kingspan Group PLC on a variety of issues concerning their products, including the implications of the Building Safety Act 2022.
  • Fenwick Elliott defended VolkerFitzpatrick Limited in a £52 milion claim brought by the Prudential Assurance Company Limited in relation to alleged settlement of the concrete floor slab at a warehouse.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Tolson
S
Simon Tolson
S
Senior Statespeople

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 is a very good lawyer."

Anthony Francis
1
Anthony Francis
1
Band 1

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.

"Tony is good individually and good as a leader."

Nicholas Gould
2
Nicholas Gould
2
Band 2

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 very approachable and is always available to provide support."

"Nicholas is very experienced and able."

Karen Gidwani
5
Karen Gidwani
5
Band 5

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 is outstanding. She is sensible and gets things done."

"Karen provides practical solutions to legal issues. She has the ability to see the bigger picture as well as the immediate issue."

Toby Randle
5
Toby Randle
5
Band 5

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.

"He provides incredible client service and relationships."

Ranked Lawyers at
Fenwick Elliott LLP

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London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious

Simon Tolson
S
Simon Tolson
S
Senior Statespeople
Anthony Francis
1
Anthony Francis
1
Band 1
Nicholas Gould
2
Nicholas Gould
2
Band 2
Karen Gidwani
5
Karen Gidwani
5
Band 5
Toby Randle
5
Toby Randle
5
Band 5

UK-wide

Construction: International Arbitration

Nicholas Gould
3
Nicholas Gould
3
Band 3

Industries

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Civil-Engineering

Construction

Education

Engineering

Healthcare

Housing, Commercial & Retail

Infrastructure

Leisure

Marine Engineering

Nuclear

Oil & Gas

Power

Public Procurement

Railways

Technology

Transport

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