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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

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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 Vattenfall in relation to the development of the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone, comprising Norfolk Boreas and Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farms off the East coast of England.

  • Watson Farley & Williams represented Abbey Healthcare in UK Supreme Court proceedings to determine the extent to which access to adjudication is available.

Strengths

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Watson Farley & Williams is great in thinking outside the box and coming up with creative solutions. I am always impressed with the team's capabilities and they are easily reachable.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
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The WFW team clearly has a close familiarity with construction issues. It has been diligent in assessing and understanding the client's overall objectives.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

WFW is perfectly set up to deliver sound advice and legal support. It offers a swift and competent basis for our agreements with all of our various clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rebecca Williams
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Rebecca Williams
4
Band 4
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 is an extremely good lawyer. She is a very nice person to deal with. She is so thorough.

Rebecca is a highly experienced professional in arbitration.

Rebecca is commercial and sensible in her advice but also robust. She is very good from a strategic perspective.

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Emmanuel Ninos
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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 Ninos is very sharp on the market and what expectations are.

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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.

Martin's approach to clients is really fantastic, honest and open. He is always kind and available. He is technically very prepared.

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Theresa Mohammed
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Theresa Mohammed
6
Band 6
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 self-starter. She is hugely ambitious and driven.

Theresa is very impressive.

Theresa is very approachable and knowledgeable.

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Construction: Contentious
Rebecca Williams
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Rebecca Williams
4
Band 4
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Theresa Mohammed
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Theresa Mohammed
6
Band 6
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Construction: Non-contentious
Emmanuel Ninos
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Emmanuel Ninos
6
Band 6
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Martin Lucas
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Martin Lucas
6
Band 6
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