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Construction: Contentious - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case is widely admired for its work on large, high-end projects worldwide, including transport infrastructure, downstream oil and gas developments and nuclear power plants. The team regularly assists clients with delay and disruption claims, as well as procurement strategy and contract negotiation. It offers extensive expertise in the handling of international arbitration proceedings. The firm's clients include major international developers, state-owned entities and prominent contractors.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case represented the Republic of Uzbekistan on the development of various power generation and storage projects and the construction contracts for various projects in that and other sectors in the country.

Strengths

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White & Case provides quick, clear, pragmatic advice enabling us to solve complex problems quickly. They have been consistently strong and responsive, across both transactions and disputes.

Construction: Contentious respondent
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White & Case's ability to provide excellent commercial and legal advice is superb, given their vast experience globally. Their clear organisation and proactive communication sets them apart.

Construction: Contentious respondent
UK

They have really good knowledge of what is market standard. They can resource really well and bring things together.

Construction: Contentious respondent
UK

White & Case is competent and responsive. They are strong on all levels.

Construction: Contentious respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Ellis Baker
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Ellis Baker
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Band 1

Head of the firm's construction group Ellis Baker offers outstanding experience in representing developers, contractors and governments in international arbitrations concerning high-value and complex claims. He is equally adept at assisting with other forms of alternative dispute resolution and regularly handles cases involving developments in Africa and the Middle East.

Ellis is a master of his trade.

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Richard Hill
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Richard Hill
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Band 2

Richard Hill frequently assists clients with the negotiation of construction contracts for major renewable energy developments. He is noted for his considerable expertise in relation to transactions in Africa.

Richard is our go-to partner for any task in hand. He is well-versed and articulate.

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David Robertson
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David Robertson
3
Band 3

David Robertson represents clients in significant arbitrations arising from delay, disruption and variation disputes. He has a notable focus in Asia and often handles SIAC arbitrations.

David is very responsive and easy to work with.

David is a very strong, client-focused construction lawyer.

David stood out for his proactive approach in providing essential advice. He was enthusiastic and empathetic.

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Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP

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London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious
Ellis Baker
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Ellis Baker
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Band 1
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Construction: Non-contentious
Richard Hill
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Richard Hill
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Band 2
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Ellis Baker
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Ellis Baker
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Band 6
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UK-wide

Construction: International Arbitration
Ellis Baker
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Ellis Baker
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Band 1
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David Robertson
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David Robertson
3
Band 3
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