Vinson & Elkins LLP, Construction

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Vinson & Elkins has a leading reputation for advising clients on complex, high profile and value matters.

With Nick Henchie’s growing reputation as a leading authority on construction disputes, the team continued to win new instructions, from existing key as well as new clients, particularly on exceptionally high profile matters which is testament to the growing team and its reputation.

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Construction: International Arbitration - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins has a well-regarded construction disputes practice with a particularly strong reputation for its work in international arbitration proceedings. The team is especially active on contentious aspects of energy and infrastructure sector projects, acting for both developer and supplier-side clients. It possesses notable expertise in handling claims relating to projects across the entirety of the oil and gas value chain.

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Work Highlights

Vinson & Elkins represented the Panama Canal Authority in a series of commercial arbitrations with Grupo Unidos por el Canal and its shareholders.

Strengths

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Vinson & Elkins are very thoughtful. They provide practical advice that is both legally and commercially thought through, and do so efficiently under tight timelines.

Construction: International Arbitration respondent
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Vinson & Elkins are very thoughtful. They provide practical advice that is both legally and commercially thought through, and do so efficiently under tight timelines.

Construction: International Arbitration respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Nicholas Henchie

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Nicholas Henchie frequently assists clients with high-value arbitrations across the globe. He has deep expertise in disputes concerning energy and infrastructure projects in various jurisdictions, including the UK, Latin America and the Middle East.

Nicholas has exceptional strategic skills coupled with a detailed knowledge of law and process.

Nicholas is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is a trusted counsel who fights for, and alongside, his clients.

Nicholas delivers a great service and is highly skilful.

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Roberta Downey

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Roberta Downey is a respected construction lawyer due to her adept representation of clients in a range of contentious matters, including adjudications and arbitrations. She frequently assists with disputes involving energy sector developments and urban regeneration projects. She serves as head of Vinson & Elkins' international construction group.

I would recommend her as someone who is strong, impressive and absolutely has your side in a matter. She has a huge amount of experience and is a go-to in the industry.

Roberta is an absolute force of nature. She has made the firm into one of most sought-after firms in London.

Roberta is incredibly impressive and very charismatic. She can decipher complex things into an easily understandable summary. She is also extremely effective and super bright.

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Angus Rankin

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Angus Rankin is a knowledgeable construction disputes lawyer. He has experience across a range of sectors, including energy and infrastructure. Rankin is well versed in representing clients in ICC arbitrations.

Angus Rankin is very skilful and knowledgeable.

Angus is someone who does everything in his power to win a case and keep clients happy.

Angus has sound judgement and remains calm under pressure. He's so reasonable that you cannot help but find yourself agreeing with him.

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Scott Stiegler

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Scott Stiegler has a solid reputation for his representation of clients in construction-related international arbitrations. His practice focuses on the energy and infrastructure spaces, and he is particularly adept at advising on waste-to-energy development disputes.

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