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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

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Band 5

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

  • 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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Fenwick Elliott offers clear and precise legal advice whilst offering practical solutions. They have a wide range of experience and skills.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
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Fenwick Elliott has a wealth of experience in construction law. They were always very responsive and proposed creative solutions.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

The performance of Fenwick Elliott was excellent. They were very responsive and had high commercial awareness.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

Fenwick Elliott knows our business well and advises accordingly. They are very quick to respond.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

Fenwick Elliott's advice enabled us to set clear strategies and achieve our goals. We have received excellent service.

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UK

Notable Practitioners

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Simon Tolson
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Simon Tolson
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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.

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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.

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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 is very experienced and able.

Nicholas Gould is very approachable and is always available to provide support.

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

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

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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.

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

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London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious
Simon Tolson
S
Simon Tolson
S
Senior Statespeople
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Anthony Francis
1
Anthony Francis
1
Band 1
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Nicholas Gould
2
Nicholas Gould
2
Band 2
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Karen Gidwani
5
Karen Gidwani
5
Band 5
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Toby Randle
5
Toby Randle
5
Band 5
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UK-wide

Construction: International Arbitration
Nicholas Gould
3
Nicholas Gould
3
Band 3
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