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K&L Gates

Construction: Contentious

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K&L Gates

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Construction: Contentious - London (Firms)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
K&L Gates houses a multi-talented practice with strength in both contentious and transactional work and acting for clients on both the supplier and purchaser sides of the market. The team is particularly adept at advising on transport infrastructure and upstream oil and gas projects, as well as manufacturing and mixed-use schemes. The firm supplements its domestic offering with considerable international capabilities, particularly when handling construction projects in Africa and the Middle East. It offers extensive experience acting for developers in connection with rail construction and improvement projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates advised Transport for London on the delivery of maintenance services, refurbishment and replacement works for its fleet of escalators on the Jubilee Line extension.

  • K&L Gates continued to represent Far East Façades (UK) in two proceedings issued out of the High Court’s Technology and Construction Court and Insolvency and Companies List. The proceedings arise from alleged defects on the installation of cladding on balconies and installation of architectural steel elements on One The Elephant.

Strengths

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  • The level of knowledge and skill of drafting to express complex and sophisticated matters in the agreements presented by K&L Gates' team has been one of the best due to their accuracy and delivery.

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  • K&L Gates has a knowledgeable and competent team, which provides a hands-on approach to managing expert input and incorporating it into the pleadings.

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  • All members of the team have been knowledgeable and competent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew E Smith
    Matthew E Smith

    Matthew E Smith

    Matthew Smith is noted for the considerable breadth of his construction practice, which focuses on contentious mandates relating to domestic and international projects, including those in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. He is particularly adept at representing clients in delay and defect claims arising out of energy and transport infrastructure developments.

    • I have worked extensively with Matthew. I cannot rate him highly enough. He is easy to work with and very clear in his instructions.

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    • Matthew Smith is a joy to work with.

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    • Matthew Smith is a fantastic partner. He is very aware of strategy and always spot on with his advice.

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  • Matthew Walker
    Matthew Walker

    Matthew Walker

    Matthew Walker is a strong construction arbitration lawyer who splits his time between London and Doha. His expertise covers a range of construction issues including defective cladding, design defects and construction management disputes. He has experience dealing with arbitrations under a range of arbitral institutions including the ICC, the LCIA and QICCA.

    • The standard of his work, his work ethic and his attention to detail is impressive.

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    • Matthew is a big hitter in the Middle East. He's excellent at running disputes and pulling a great team together.

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  • Kevin Greene
    Kevin Greene

    Kevin Greene

    Kevin Greene is a non-contentious construction specialist with a strong reputation for expertise in domestic development projects. He regularly assists developers with the preparation of construction and procurement contracts for significant office and mixed-use schemes.

    • Kevin is a good lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at K&L Gates (3)

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    Matthew Walker

    Construction: International Arbitration

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