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Construction: Contentious
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Watson Farley & Williams advised Cerulean Winds on the development, construction and regulatory aspects of the company's North Sea Renewable Grid project.
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Watson Farley & Williams set itself apart for the excellent knowledge, client care, attention to detail and great communication that the lawyers offer.
Construction: Contentious respondentUKWatson Farley & Williams are an exceptionally responsive team with deep knowledge of and experience in contracting related to large-scale capital projects. We never hesitate to seek them out.
Construction: Contentious respondentUKWatson Farley & Williams will go above and beyond in terms of supporting our team.
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Band 3 Rebecca Williams
Rebecca Williams is highly regarded for her expertise in construction-related arbitrations and proceedings before the Technology and Construction Court. She regularly assists contractors and developers with defect, variation and termination disputes arising out of residential schemes, renewable energy developments and transport infrastructure projects. Rebecca Williams is an exceptional legal brain. She never loses track of consideration of the commercial necessities driving any deal. She is exceptionally responsive, pragmatic and knowledgeable.
Construction: Contentious respondentUKRebecca puts the clients first and provides very clear and straightforward advice. She has good judgement and I rate her very highly in the arbitration field.
Construction: Contentious respondentUKRebecca is very knowledgeable from a legal as well as a commercial perspective.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Theresa Mohammed
Theresa Mohammed is noted for her contentious construction practice, which often sees her handling claims relating to defects and contract terminations. She has particular expertise in heritage disputes. Theresa is a fabulous lawyer who takes the time to understand what we as a business are looking for in any given case. She is a pleasure to work with.
Construction: Contentious respondentUKShe is enthusiastic, down to earth, charismatic and razor sharp.
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Band 6 
Band 6 Emmanuel Ninos
Emmanuel Ninos is a non-contentious lawyer who frequently assists clients with the negotiation and drafting of construction contracts. He principally advises on both domestic and international developments concerning renewable energy and battery storage assets. Emmanuel is very responsive, reliable and a pleasure to work with. You feel in safe hands. He is knowledgeable and able to put together complicated projects across several jurisdictions.
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Band 6 
Band 6 Martin Lucas
Martin Lucas regularly advises developers on the construction aspects of significant domestic and international projects. He is particularly experienced in handling transactions concerning offshore wind farm and upstream oil and gas developments. Lucas Martin is a great human being and super knowledgeable, and so was a great asset to us.
Construction: Contentious respondentUKMartin is a brilliant, trusted adviser. I always enjoy working with him.
Construction: Contentious respondentUKHe provides insightful advice.
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Ranked Individuals at Watson Farley & Williams (4)
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Rebecca Williams
Construction: Contentious
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Construction: Contentious
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Construction: Non-contentious
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Construction: Non-contentious
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