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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Rankings

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Construction - Midlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG boasts a respected construction group that provides a strong offering in both the contentious and non-contentious spaces. It acts on high-profile, complex matters, with particular experience in energy projects and commercial developments, and has the ability to assist with regional and national projects. The team advises on infrastructure projects and redevelopments, including PFI schemes, representing developers and contractors. Gowling WLG also handles high-value contentious matters related to contractual disputes, technical issues and defective work.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG assisted Birmingham Airport with numerous projects and contracts under its MasterPlan.

Strengths

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  • Gowling brought a practical understanding of the specialist sectors we work in, which was invaluable.

    Construction respondentUK

  • Gowling's construction team has unrivalled depth across all levels, which gives it the ability to properly resource matters at the right price point depending on complexity and client needs.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Green
    Richard Green

    Richard Green

    Head of Gowling's non-contentious offering Richard Green advises clients with regard to construction documentation and decommissioning mandates. He also advises local authorities and corporate sporting entities on major retail, expansion and regeneration projects.

    • Richard Green is very good and very well known.

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Daniel Wood
    Daniel Wood

    Daniel Wood

    Daniel Wood leads the firm's energy dispute resolution team. His work primarily involves cases concerning nuclear and renewable energy projects, as well as large-scale road and rail infrastructure developments.

    • Daniel Wood is technically very competent and responsive.

      Construction respondentUK

    • In addition to his legal expertise in the construction sector, Daniel's experience, knowledge and pragmatism has been a key element in formulating and delivering our approach.

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Michael O'Shea
    Michael O'Shea

    Michael O'Shea

    Michael O'Shea heads the contentious construction practice and is an accredited mediator and arbitrator as well as a former quantity surveyor. He is well regarded for his ability to handle disputes for contractors and developers arising from large-scale development projects.
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  • Paul Green
    Paul Green

    Paul Green

    Paul Green's practice is focused on non-contentious construction matters. He is regularly sought out by developer clients for his ability to advise across a range of projects including road infrastructure and mixed-use developments.

    • He's sensible and commercial.

      Construction respondentUK
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