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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Construction: Non-contentious

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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We help our clients with their most important projects focusing on key requirements, cutting through complexity and advising with absolute clarity.

Providing strategic advice, innovative solutions and high quality drafting, our market-leading, dedicated construction and engineering team can help you with the full spectrum of legal services on all aspects of your project from procurement to completion, across multiple industries, jurisdictions and sectors including energy, infrastructure and real estate.

One of our chief aims is to support our clients without unnecessarily increasing cost for reducing risk and to add value through a commercial approach allied to an understanding of the practical issues which may arise.

When disputes arise, our contentious team has the experience and industry knowledge that is required to achieve the optimum outcome for you on complex, high value and often multi-jurisdictional disputes and all types of construction claims. Working closely with our non-contentious colleagues, the disputes team will often know the project, the parties and the issues of contention long before any formal dispute arises; and will assist you to avoid formal disputes wherever possible. 

Our lawyers frequently act on disputes and projects across the globe, including disputes under construction contracts, O&M contracts, PFI/PPP agreements, offtake agreements, financing documents and joint venture agreements.

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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer boasts a standout practice with an impressive client base of major corporations and developers. The firm is frequently sought out to advise on energy, transport and property development matters, including some of the largest projects in the UK. The team is also equipped to handle major projects around the world, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. It offers notable expertise in contentious matters, with key lawyers frequently representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised British Land on the 53-acre redevelopment of Canada Water, resulting in 3,000 homes as well as workspace and retail, leisure, entertainment and community spaces.

  • HSF Kramer acted for Star Hydro in an LCIA arbitration concerning the Patrind hydropower project in Pakistan.

Strengths

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  • HSF Kramer have the ability to distil complex negotiations and agreements into clear, straightforward advice and documents.

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  • HSF Kramer has top-drawer lawyers who are a pleasure to work with.

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  • HSF Kramer are straightforward to deal with and can see the wood for the trees on minor points.

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  • The team are accurate, intelligent and have good insight into the complex matters.

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  • HSF Kramer have supreme mastery of the law and factual aspects of the case, and are able to provide comprehensive support and guidance to clients involved in high-value disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleNicholas Downing
    Senior StatespeopleNicholas Downing

    Nicholas Downing

    Nicholas Downing possesses a wealth of expertise in handling non-contentious construction work, including procurement strategy and negotiating various construction contracts. He frequently assists clients with commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, as well as significant energy and transport infrastructure projects.
    • Nicholas Downing provides a good service and is very commercially aware.

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  • Band 1Tim Healey
    Band 1Tim Healey

    Tim Healey

    Tim Healey focuses on representing developers, sponsors and investors in a range of non-contentious matters. He is particularly well versed in advising on energy and infrastructure projects both at home and abroad.

    • Tim Healey is a trusted adviser. He is technically brilliant and provides pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice.

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  • Band 2James Doe
    Band 2James Doe

    James Doe

    James Doe is respected for his considerable experience in contentious issues arising in Asia and the Middle East. He specialises in mediations and arbitrations involving oil and gas, power and transport developments.

    • James Doe is a first-class lawyer who is very easy to work with.

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    • James Doe really is a very good manager of heavy construction litigation. He gives close attention to clients' interests and he's good at handling strategic issues.

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    • James Doe is a very astute and charismatic lawyer. He is streetwise and knows his way around a dispute.

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  • Band 4Matthew Bool
    Band 4Matthew Bool

    Matthew Bool

    Matthew Bool frequently acts for developer clients on a range of non-contentious construction law matters. He often advises on office and mixed-use development schemes and possesses further expertise in relation to art and education sector projects.
    • Matthew Bool is an outstanding lawyer and a great counsel.

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    • Matthew is a good operator.

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    • Matthew Bool offers consistently impressive advice and client management.

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  • Associates to watchRaeesa Rawal
    Associates to watchRaeesa Rawal

    Raeesa Rawal

    Raeesa Rawal specialises in international arbitrations. She is particularly adept at assisting with disputes arising from projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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