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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams has a respected construction practice offering contentious and non-contentious representation to clients in a wide range of sectors including transport and energy. The firm's client base includes noteworthy developers, contractors, consultants and financial entities. The team possesses significant experience in relation to renewable energy developments, including offshore wind, solar and biomass projects.

Work Highlights

  • Watson Farley & Williams advised Cerulean Winds on the development, construction and regulatory aspects of the company's North Sea Renewable Grid project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rebecca Williams
3
Rebecca Williams
3
Band 3
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.

Rebecca 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.

Rebecca is very knowledgeable from a legal as well as a commercial perspective.

Theresa Mohammed
5
Theresa Mohammed
5
Band 5
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.

She is enthusiastic, down to earth, charismatic and razor sharp.

Emmanuel Ninos
6
Emmanuel Ninos
6
Band 6
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.

Martin Lucas
6
Martin Lucas
6
Band 6
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.

Martin is a brilliant, trusted adviser. I always enjoy working with him.

He provides insightful advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Watson Farley & Williams

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London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious

Rebecca Williams
3
Rebecca Williams
3
Band 3
Theresa Mohammed
5
Theresa Mohammed
5
Band 5
Construction: Non-contentious

Emmanuel Ninos
6
Emmanuel Ninos
6
Band 6
Martin Lucas
6
Martin Lucas
6
Band 6