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HFW

Construction: International Arbitration

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Construction: International Arbitration - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

HFW offers a diverse supplier-side practice that counts a number of prominent contractors as clients. Its lawyers are equipped to advise across the entirety of a construction project, from procurement and contractual issues to risk management and dispute resolution. The firm possesses noteworthy expertise in relation to work in the renewable energy and oil and gas sectors, as well as transport infrastructure assets. The team principally assists clients with domestic construction projects, alongside additional capabilities in relation to Asian and Middle Eastern developments.

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Work Highlights

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  • HFW acted for Northumbrian Water regarding a contract with a joint venture contractor composed of Doosan Enpure and Tilbury Douglas relating to the upgrade works connected with the Horsley Water Treatment Works project.

Strengths

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  • HFW stand out for their experience and reputation within the construction industry, as well as for the strength of the team and their knowledge and resources.

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  • HFW offer a thorough understanding of technically complex matters with the ability to translate them into digestible writing.

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  • The HFW team show a comprehensive knowledge of their market sector with a client-oriented approach, while being adept at grasping the commercial interests of their clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Max Wieliczko
    Max Wieliczko

    Max Wieliczko

    Max Wieliczko frequently assists contractors with transport, power and renewable energy developments. He is adept at assisting with contentious and non-contentious issues and is noted for his proficiency in construction contract negotiation and variation.

    • Max Wieliczko is an excellent and persuasive lawyer with a strong strategic and commercial mind.

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    • Max has an agile mind.

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    • Max is incredibly effective and is adept at managing complex disputes in a range of circumstances.

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    • Max runs a fantastically inclusive team. He has massive experience and is an exceptional team leader. He has seen and done it all and knows how to play these things out.

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  • Michael Sergeant
    Michael Sergeant

    Michael Sergeant

    Michael Sergeant focuses his practice on contentious construction work, regularly advising contractors on disputes arising out of significant projects in the UK as well as in the Middle East. His areas of expertise include offshore wind, upstream oil and gas, and transport infrastructure developments.

    • He is extremely thorough and diligent. He is very experienced and is able to get to the details and deal with the wider strategy.

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