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Holland & Knight LLP

Construction

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Holland & Knight LLP

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Construction - Florida

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Holland & Knight LLP is well regarded for transactional and contentious work in the construction sector, with noted strength in P3 projects. The firm has significant experience advising on large energy and industrial projects, including power plants. It is also well known for expertise in infrastructure, including projects involving roads and bridges. The group is experienced in construction-related mediation and arbitration. Its client roster includes large contracting companies, manufacturers, construction firms and other industry professionals.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight serve as project counsel to Orangewood Christian School and Orangewood Church on a renovation and expansion project valued at $40 million.

Strengths

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  • The firm has depth of knowledge in the construction industry. The team has the ability to quickly and efficiently solve problems and has the subject matter expertise to handle all construction-related matters.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Holland & Knight is so diverse in terms of industry knowledge and expertise, not just lawsuits. It has lots of former industry professionals as current lawyers, helping us understand and navigate the landscape.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ben Subin
    Band 1Ben Subin

    Ben Subin

    Ben Subin has a wealth of expertise in construction matters, and frequently advises contractors and owners in connection with high-value infrastructure, energy and other commercial projects.
    • Ben Subin is an excellent communicator; he really understands the industry and our perspective.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 3Monte Starr
    Band 3Monte Starr

    Monte Starr

    Monte Starr specializes in construction litigation arising from industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in claims arising from EPC and P3 projects. He also assists clients with construction contract development and dispute avoidance.
    • Monte Starr is an extremely capable construction law attorney. He has a great ability to remove the emotional aspects of any dispute and move toward resolution.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Monte is excellent at seeing the big picture. He possesses an exceptional command of the legal, technical, and practical issues that arise on construction projects. He is also able to efficiently navigate complex claims and disputes. He is practical and brings with him a solution-oriented approach.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Monte Starr is good and well respected. He is thoughtful about how he practises.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 5Jennifer S. Lowndes
    Band 5Jennifer S. Lowndes

    Jennifer S. Lowndes

    Jennifer Lowndes represents the full range of construction industry clients in contract negotiations and construction-related disputes.
    • Jennifer is so knowledgable. She keeps us on schedule, and tells us when we need to go in a different direction and when we need to cover ourselves in a way we have not considered.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Jennifer is a top-notch up-and-coming lawyer. She is very capable at both litigation and transactional work.

      Construction respondentUSA

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