CMS has longstanding expertise in complex and high-value infrastructure, construction, and energy disputes. It sits on a number of major panels, and works with a range of household-name clients. The team’s expertise spans a range of sub-specialisms, including PFI, energy-from-waste, infrastructure, high-end development, and cladding-related disputes. Adrian Bell and Steven Williams co-head the team, with Bell specialising in dispute avoidance and resolution in the UK and internationally, with particular emphasis on the Middle East. Meanwhile, Williams focuses on complex high-value disputes combined with a strong international arbitration practice. Catherine Gelder has developed a specialism in advising on disputes with a health and safety facet in recent years, whilst Matthew Taylor has a particular expertise in dealing with complex, high value delay cases and claims for loss. Emma Schaafsma has extensive experience in international construction projects, and recently promoted partner Mark Breslin focuses on big-ticket litigation and arbitration.

Fenwick Elliott LLP offers advice on the full range of construction disputes as a specialist construction and energy law firm, with significant experience in international arbitration, mediation and adjudications. It represents clients at all levels of the construction supply chain, and is heavily involved in high-value infrastructure projects, as well as a range of residential and commercial projects. It has seen continued growth in the energy sector, becoming increasingly active in energy-from-waste and nuclear power-related disputes, as well as advising on matters regarding power plants in the UK and internationally. The team is led by Simon Tolson, a recognised authority on dispute resolution, and Tony Francis, who has extensive experience in dispute avoidance and resolution in large-scale construction projects. Karen Gidwani is notable for her specialist experience in offshore wind and energy-from-waste project disputes, whilst Richard Smellie has significant experience in international arbitration matters in the energy and construction sectors.

Mayer Brown International LLP offers significant experience in international arbitration, with particular focus on the Middle East. It advises clients across a range of sectors, including energy, process engineering, transport, mining, waste, and commercial and residential property. It also holds strong insurance credentials, representing insurers and their insureds in professional negligence related matters. The team is led by Michael Regan, a recognised leader in arbitrations involving large-scale infrastructure projects. Sally Davies leads the professional indemnity team, whilst Raid Abu-Manneh leads the firm's international arbitration group. The team is also supported by Jonathan Hosie, who is experienced in high-value arbitration matters, Kwadwo Sarkodie, who has particular expertise in dispute resolution in Africa, and Jonathan Stone, who is well-regarded for his work in professional indemnity claims. Also notable is James Morris, who is praised for 'identifying risks and opportunities well in advance'.

The contentious team at Pinsent Masons LLP has a strong reputation across a broad range of construction matters, acting for an impressive list of clients which includes contractors, employers, consultants, governments, and investors. It has significant experience in the energy sector, both in the UK and internationally, as well as a key strength in international construction arbitrations. Neal Morris heads the global construction group, holding extensive experience in all forms of dispute resolution and acting for a number of the UK’s largest infrastructure disputes. Kevin Joyce has particular expertise in complex delay claims, mixed-use and super-prime residential development, tunnelling, and projects. Other key names include Richard Laudy  and Helen Waddell, who co-leads the contentious construction team, specialising in construction infrastructure and energy projects, whilst Jason Hambury co-leads the international arbitration practice. The team is also supported by Clea Bigelow-Nuttall, who specialises in international investment and commercial arbitration.

Vinson & Elkins RLLP has an excellent reputation for contentious matters relating to high-end, complex projects, both in international and domestic markets. The team acts across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, infrastructure, power, energy and urban redevelopment. The international construction practice is co-headed Nick Henchie and Roberta Downey, who recently joined from Hogan Lovells International LLP. Henchie has extensive experience in international arbitration and dispute resolution for construction and engineering matters, whilst Downey specialises in onshore and offshore construction and energy disputes. Scott Stiegler has notable experience long-running energy and infrastructure disputes. The team has also been bolstered with the addition of partners Angus Rankin and Nabeel Ikram, both previously at Hogan Lovells International LLP. Since joining the team, Rankin has had a particular focus on power projects and serving the firm’s growing client base in Asia.

White & Case LLP has a strong international reputation, and is known for effectively advising clients on the full lifecycle of construction projects. It advises on a broad range of construction disputes, including in relation to defects, delays, disruption, variations, non-performance, payment, bond calls and regulatory issues. The practice is led by Ellis Baker, who has extensive experience in advising developers, contractors, consultants and lenders on major projects. Phillip Capper holds an excellent reputation in international arbitration for the construction and engineering sectors. Daniel Garton is noteworthy for his involvement in ADR and arbitration on large projects, whilst David Robertson has a particular focus on representing EPC contractors and marine engineering and shipbuilding companies in Asia. Julian Bailey has now left the firm.

Addleshaw Goddard has a strong reputation for its work on large scale, high-risk projects. It is well-regarded for its PFI disputes practice, particularly in the healthcare and science technology sector both in the UK and abroad. It also has a strong reputation for handling international arbitration matters, involving major infrastructure and power projects. Jonathan Tattersall leads the team, and is known for his international arbitration practice as well as his work on PFI/PPP disputes, particularly in the health sector. Gerlando Butera handles disputes both in the UK and overseas, leveraging his experience in Singapore and Hong Kong. The team is also supported by Rob Easton, who has particular experience in advising retail, healthcare and hotel clients, and Alex Hirom who recently joined from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP and adds to the team’s strength in the energy sector.

Ashurst offers a range of sector focused advice, including in real estate development, energy-from-waste, and transport, particularly in rail-related disputes. It also has significant expertise in distressed projects, and is known for its involvement in international infrastructure projects. It also sits on a range of key panels. The team is led by Tom Duncan, who has significant experience in disputes in the infrastructure, renewables, and real estate sectors. Dyfan Owen has expertise in high value construction disputes in the engineering, energy and infrastructure sectors, with particular exposure to the Middle East. Former managing partner Simon Bromwich specialises in the resources and infrastructure sector, whilst Madeleine Pope has particular expertise in PFI/PPP projects.

Baker McKenzie is highly regarded for its disputes work on major international construction projects, as well as for governmental projects. It has particular expertise in acting for employers on large-scale heavy engineering and process plant projects. Domestically, it also specialises in matters relating to high-profile commercial, residential and industrial developments. The team is co-headed by Mike Webster and Steve Abraham, both of whom have extensive experience in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. Abraham additionally specialises in international arbitration in Africa and the Middle East. Kate Corby is also well-regarded for her litigation experience in construction and engineering disputes.

Beale & Co is a specialist construction practice, offering a range of advice on construction litigation and arbitration, contract and projects advisory work, and corporate and commercial matters. The team also advises on international arbitration matters, particularly in the context of substantial infrastructure projects. The practice is co-led by Antony Smith and Sheena Sood, both of whom have significant experience in acting on health and safety-related matters for a range of clients, including insurers. Michael Salau is recognised for his environmental and construction practice, whilst Nathan Modell specialises in construction and engineering disputes. James Vernon is recommended for his domestic work, which includes experience of High Court litigation.

Clyde & Co advises on contentious construction matters across the full range of sectors, including on social, energy, transport, and commercial development projects both domestically and internationally. In particular in the UK, it offers expertise in large-scale infrastructure, acting for a range of clients including suppliers, purchasers, and developers. John Morris heads the firm’s projects and construction group, holding significant previous experience serving as an adjudicator. Anthony Albertini is notable for his TCC litigation and dispute avoidance and resolution work. The team also includes Mary Anne Roff, who specialises in complex energy and power disputes, Christopher Leadbetter, who focuses on high-profile construction and engineering disputes on both domestic and international projects, and Catherine Johnston who has considerable experience advising on EPC contracts in relation to PPP projects.

DLA Piper is highly regarded for its expertise in major infrastructure projects, spanning UK, international and PFI/PPP disputes, as well as project advisory work. It acts for clients across the whole of the construction supply chain, and has particular expertise in energy, heavy industry and process plants, and development investment. Paul Giles leads the team from Manchester. Bob Maynard and Caroline Pope have added considerable strength to the team since joining in 2020; both offer extensive experience in utilities and nuclear related matters, as well as commercial development and engineering disputes, respectively. Edward Shaw specialises in international arbitration, with particular experience advising Korean and Chinese clients. Anna Mills focuses on construction and engineering disputes, whilst Alison Fagan has a strong reputation for advising UK PPP portfolios.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP advises on large-scale disputes in relation to both domestic and international projects, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. It has expertise across the spectrum of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and ADR. The team also holds experience in serving as their own advocates in arbitration matters. James Doe and David Nitek co-head the practice. Doe specialises in major infrastructure, construction and engineering projects, and holds an excellent reputation for his work with Middle Eastern and Asian clients. Meanwhile, Nitek offers a broad practice and has significant experience advising employer and contractor clients both in the UK and internationally, with particular emphasis in the Middle East.

HFW is highly regarded for its international arbitration work, primarily working for EPC contractors, including a number of clients in the Middle East and Korea. It is also very active in offshore construction projects, including windfarm projects both domestically and internationally, due to its roots as a shipping firm. The team is lead by Max Wieliczko, who has extensive experience in infrastructure and energy project disputes. Michael Sergeant focuses on international arbitration, primarily in the Middle East, whilst Richard Booth is particularly active in offshore wind matters.

Howard Kennedy LLP recently acquired Corbett & Co, a boutique law firm specialising in international disputes in the construction and engineering sector, with a particular focus on developing countries. The team's core sub-specialisms include FIDIC contract-related disputes, international arbitration and dispute boards, and TCC litigation. Edward Corbett, who has extensive experience in international infrastructure matters and construction contracts, co-leads the team alongside Victoria Tyson. Andrew Tweeddale has significant experience representing a range of clients across the globe, including contractors, governments, developers, and architects. Barrister Taner Dedezade is highly regarded for his advocacy work.

Akin offers advice on complex construction matters in the UK, as well as on large-scale international arbitration matters. Hamish Lal leads the team, and is well-regarded for his expertise in complex delay, disruption and cumulative impact claims. He typically acts for purchaser clients in high-value UK focused matters and is experienced in international construction and engineering disputes and arbitrations. Brendan Casey is an experienced litigator, and has expertise in the renewable and energy sector, which includes offshore wind projects.

The construction disputes team at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner offers advice across a full range of sectors, with a particular focus on real estate and infrastructure disputes in the UK. It also has a growing international practice, advising owners and contractors on large-scale projects. Richard Davies heads the global construction disputes team from Abu Dhabi. Shy Jackson is known for his expertise in relation to large-scale infrastructure projects, and is experienced in the full range of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication and ADR. Alexandra Clough specialises in development-related disputes, whilst James Clarke focuses on his international practice.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP offers the full range of contentious services relating to construction and engineering projects, acting for clients including employers, contractors, specialists and consultants. It also has an international disputes offering, especially involving African and Middle Eastern projects. Steven Carey leads the team, advising on a wide range of domestic and international construction matters. Kevin Forsyth focuses on the renewable energy sector, as well as international arbitration work. Rupa Lakha specialises in dispute resolution and avoidance, whilst Michael O’Connor takes the lead on fire safety and Building Safety Bill related work.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s contentious team advise across a range of key sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, energy and transport. It also has a significant construction international arbitration practice, notably in the Middle East, France and the US. Jonathan Douglas heads the UK team, acting primarily for purchasers, whilst Simon Oats heads the global team. Jessica Neuberger has developed an increased focus on the energy and renewables sectors, alongside her ongoing PFI/PPP disputes work. Nick Pinder specialises in international disputes in the energy sector.

Fieldfisher offers expertise across a range of key infrastructure and commercial real estate matters in the UK. It also specialises in PFI projects, particularly in the health and education sectors. Additionally, it has been growing its international reach, specifically in relation to African infrastructure projects. Dan Preston leads the team with significant experience in contentious and transactional work in the construction and infrastructure sectors, acting primarily for contractor clients. Jamie Key focuses on large infrastructure and building projects, whilst Samantha Thompson has notable experience in TCC litigation.

Gowling WLG acts for a number of household name, blue-chip clients on a range of contentious issues. Domestically, it advises on real estate developments, infrastructure, and energy projects, with particular expertise in PFI disputes and fire safety-related cases. It also has a growing international practice, advising on major construction, energy and infrastructure disputes. The contentious practice is lead by Gordon Bell, Sue Ryan, and Mike Stewart. Bell specialises in international arbitration, Ryan is notable for her building and fire safety disputes work, and Stewart focuses on complex construction and infrastructure disputes, particularly in the Middle East.

The construction and engineering disputes practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for clients across the supply chain, covering a range of sectors including power, energy, transport, real estate development, and infrastructure. Rupert Sydenham leads the team, with a wealth of experience in procurement-related disputes, as well in formal and informal dispute resolution. Tom Smith, who was recently promoted to partner, is experienced in advising on nuclear, conventional and renewable power, as well as on aerospace and defence matters.

K&L Gates LLP advises clients including employers, contractors and consultants on all forms of dispute resolution in relation to large-scale construction and engineering projects, with particular expertise in adjudications and international arbitrations. It has a key focus on UK transport infrastructure projects and real estate developments, as well as an expanding international practice, including in the Asia Pacific area. The team is co-headed by Matthew Smith, who specialises in transport, energy and infrastructure matters, and Kevin Greene, who has particular experience in real estate and project financed transactions. Matthew Walker is known for his work in Qatar.

Kennedys advises on a range of international and cross-border projects, acting for a broad construction sector client base with a primary focus on insurers. It is also active in international arbitration and TCC cases, and has a growing practice for modular construction cases. Iain Corbett heads the team, with significant experience in large-scale infrastructure disputes. Tom Stapleton and Michael Hogg are notable for their expertise in advising insurers in high-profile claims and first and third-party property damage matters, respectively. Louis Foscolo specialises in property, energy and construction dispute resolution, whilst Caitlin Gallagher acts for domestic and international contractor clients.

The construction and engineering disputes practice at King & Spalding LLP handles large-scale, complex international energy and infrastructure matters. It is well-regarded for its expertise in advising owner and contractor clients, with particular experience in delay disputes, engineering and design defects, and non-compliance matters. The team is co-headed by Vincent Rowan and Shareena Edmonds. Rowan has extensive experience in construction and engineering disputes, whilst Edmond’s practice focuses on international arbitration, specifically in relation to oil, gas, power, offshore and shipbuilding projects. Andrea Stauber was recently promoted to partner, and specialises in international commercial disputes.

Macfarlanes LLP offers expertise in advising on technically complex design and construction disputes; the team is regularly involved in cases concerning defects, delay and extension, as well as final account related matters. The team has particularly strong experience of PFI-related disputes, as well as commercial real estate matters. Doug Wass leads the team, with substantial experience in advising on PFI disputes, including on hospital, government institutions, schools and universities, and waste-to-energy matters. Mark Lawrence is experienced in infrastructure, fire safety, and cladding disputes, both domestically and international. Meanwhile, Andy Mather focuses on substantial office, hotel, and ultra-prime residential developments.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s team of contentious experts advise a range of clients in the construction and engineering industry, including developers, employers, contractors, and other stakeholders. It is active in a range of sectors, including infrastructure, commercial and industrial real estate, energy, transport and logistics. It also has strength in the PFI/PPP arena. Donald Warnock and Simon Ramsden lead the team. Warnock has extensive experience advising on major construction and engineering projects, whilst Ramsden specialises in investment treaty and international arbitration alongside other forms of dispute resolution. James Rogers is also noted for his international arbitration experience.

Simmons & Simmons is well regarded for its disputes work, both domestically and internationally. It handles a range of cases involving construction defects, delay claims, disruption and liquidated damage, as well as termination and force majeure. James Pollock heads the team, and is particularly experienced in High Court litigation, adjudication and mediation, with particular focus on defending construction professionals from professional liability claims. Emily Monastiriotis leads the international dispute resolution team, specialising in cladding claims as well as particular expertise in pure construction contractor disputes. Jonathan Spencer focuses on professional negligence claims and renewable energy disputes.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP offers advice on a variety of domestic projects, including residential and commercial developments, as well as infrastructure. It is also particularly active in the retirement and senior living sector, and in advising clients in building safety claims. Anthony Yates is national head of the construction and disputes team, and is particularly experienced in adjudications and ADR. Clarissa Smith is experienced in engineering projects, as well as offsite and modular construction, whilst Tim Hillier focuses on the construction, engineering and energy sectors.

Baker Botts (UK) LLP acts for developer and contractor clients in large-scale international construction and energy mandates. It also specialises in LNG cases, as well energy transition projects, which includes battery storage, petrochemicals, and green hydrogen and green ammonia projects. The team is led by Stuart Jordan, who focuses  on cross-border matters relating to the energy and infrastructure sectors, with particular expertise in projects and disputes in the Middle East.

Browne Jacobson LLP offers advise on both national and international construction projects within the private and public sectors. It has particular expertise in disputes in the waste to energy sector, as well as for cladding and student accommodation-related issues. Tim Claremont heads the team, and has significant experience in advising on real estate and high-value public sector projects. The team is supported by Matt Jones,  who specialises in contentious construction matters.

Burges Salmon LLP is known for its complex infrastructure disputes work in the UK, though it also advises in the nuclear, transport, defence, and utilities sectors. Steven James heads the team, with Richard Adams leading the contentious side of the practice. Adams specialises in strategic troubleshooting and dispute resolution of construction and engineering matters. Jessica Evans was recently made partner, and focuses on PFI/PPP projects in the energy, waste and infrastructure sectors. Tom Weld is experienced in fire safety-related matters.

The contentious team at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP act on a full range of projects, including infrastructure, energy, mining, power, and renewables. The practice is highly regarded for its expertise in international arbitration matters in relation to infrastructure disputes, acting for owners, contractors and lenders. Tony Dymond, who specialises in complex, multi-jurisdictional construction and engineering disputes, leads the team alongside Lord Peter Goldsmith KC. Robert Hoose is experienced in litigation and arbitration in the engineering sector, whilst Raeesa Rawal specialises in construction arbitration.

Dentons advises on a range of domestic and international projects. In the UK, it is active in build and development disputes, and offers TCC litigation, adjudication and ADR methods. Internationally, it offers arbitration advice on major energy and infrastructure projects. Esther McDermott leads the team, specialising in PFI and payment disputes, as well as professional negligence claims. Meanwhile, Akin Akinbode  focuses on engineering and construction dispute resolution.

Devonshires Solicitors LLP offers advise to a range of clients, including public and private developers, local authorities and private sector clients. It is particularly well known for its strength in social housing and residential and mixed-used development matters. Mark London leads the team, and has strong expertise in fire safety and building defect claims for high rise buildings across the UK, alongside Matthew Cocklin . Meanwhile, Michael Wharfe focuses on disputes in commercial, insurance, engineering and construction matters.

Fladgate LLP advises a variety of clients, including developers, investors, contractors and suppliers. It acts on domestic commercial developments, infrastructure and energy projects, as well as on logistical distribution, student accommodation and modular construction matters. It also has notable expertise in PFI projects. David Weare leads the team, with particular experience in the Middle East. Christian Charles specialises in PFI/PPP, green energy and offshore construction projects, whilst Digby Hebbard covers a wide range of domestic and international construction and engineering projects.

The contentious team at Hamlins LLP offer expertise in a range of construction and engineering disputes, including those relating to financing, delay claims, and negligent design. The practice acts for a range of clients, in particular for employers, contractors and developers. Sarah Finch is notable for her adjudication experience, whilst Lola Dawson has experience with IT project disputes. Amanda Burge left to join Hill Dickinson LLP in July 2023.

Jones Day advises on a broad range of domestic and international disputes, including for infrastructure, regeneration and student accommodation matters. James Pickavance leads the team, with significant experience in advising on energy, power, infrastructure, and commercial development projects, as well as specialising in international arbitration matters. Annabel Treadgold focuses on multi-jurisdictional civil fraud matters, whilst John Crowley concentrates on real estate development and infrastructure projects.

Osborne Clarke LLP advises a range of clients, including suppliers, purchasers, developers, and government entities. The practice is especially active in relation to energy, social infrastructure, residential real estate, telecoms, and transport projects. Rob Horne leads the team, with extensive experience in NEC contract work, as well as energy, transport and infrastructure project disputes, both domestically and internationally. Daniel Cashmore adds to the team with his expertise in renewable energy matters, which includes solar, wind, waste and biomass projects.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP advises a full range of clients in the construction industry, with a focus on state entities in oil, gas and infrastructure disputes. It has a strong reputation for its international work, particularly in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The team is led by James Bremen, who has exceptional expertise in large, complex construction disputes. Elizabeth Wilson adds additional experience in the mining, IT and defence sectors, and Adam McWilliams was recently promoted to partner.

RPC‘s contentious construction practice attends to the clients across the supply chain, though it focuses on advising international contractors on high-value domestic matters. It is also well-regarded for its advise in key stakeholder disputes, due to its close ties with the insurance industry. Alan Stone, who has significant experience in acting for construction professionals, leads the team. Tom Green acts for clients in relation to final and interim account, payment notice and defects disputes.

Stephenson Harwood acts for public bodies, developers, occupiers, and contractors, both in the UK and internationally. It offers advise across a range of sectors, including engineering, public procurement, infrastructure, real estate and energy. The practice is co-lead by Ron Nobbs, who primarily focuses on acting for supplier and purchaser clients, and Paul Thwaite, who specialises in delay and disruption cases for contractors. Charlotte Heywood is notable for her specialism in rail disputes.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP advises on a broad range of energy, transport, and real estate disputes, acting for a number of blue-chip and international clients. Rebecca Williams leads the team, and is well-regarded for her work for owners, developers and EPC contractors on infrastructure and energy projects, both domestically and internationally. Ryland Ash primarily advises on contractual and common law issues, and is experienced in all forms of dispute resolution. Barry Hembling specialises in hotel, leisure and healthcare disputes, whilst Alexander Creswick focuses on renewable energy matters.

Duane Morris advises on complex, high-value disputes within the construction, engineering, and energy sectors, with a particular emphasis on international arbitration. Vijay Bange leads the team, specialising in dispute avoidance and risk management matters. Steve Nichol focuses on transport, infrastructure, energy and building matters.

Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP has a strong reputation acting for contractor and employer clients in international arbitration matters, specifically in relation to engineering and infrastructure disputes. Melanie Willems, who has extensive experience in contractual disputes arising from energy, projects and engineering matters, leads the team alongside William Cecil. Markus Esly acts on complex commercial disputes, advising clients in the hotels and hospitality industry, whilst Robert Blackett focuses on international arbitration in the oil and gas, energy, engineering sectors.

Hill Dickinson LLP‘s practice primarily handles domestic construction and infrastructure cases, though it has a growing international presence, particularly in Hong Kong. Its expertise covers an array of sectors, including energy, logistics, transport, retail, and insurance. The team is led by David Rintoul, who is experienced in TCC cases and adjudications, alongside Alan Pugh. Amanda Burge joined from Hamlins LLP in July 2023.

Mishcon de Reya LLP advises on an array of contentious matters, including procurement disputes, defect claims relating to fire-safety and cladding issues, and build-to-rent scheme projects. It is also well-regarded in relation to acting for private clients. Richard Gerstein leads the team, with expertise in construction safety matters and in professional negligence claims.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is experienced in advising on construction and infrastructure project disputes, as well as on defects and fire safety-related claims. Peter Stockill heads the team, and has particular expertise in interim applications, final accounts, delay and disruption, and termination adjudications. Chris Bates focuses on handling engineering claims, as well as large-scale infrastructure and building project matters.

Reed Smith LLP offers expertise in contentious construction mandates, with particular experience in international arbitration. The practice is also experienced with a range of dispute resolution methods, including litigation, arbitration, and ADR. The broad construction practice is headed by Richard Ceeney, with Liam Hart handling the disputes side of the team.

Sharpe Pritchard LLP is recognised for its expertise in the public realm, specifically in relation to local authorities. It advises on infrastructure, mixed-used regeneration, and higher education projects. Justin Mendelle heads the team, advising on central and local government matters. David Owens focuses on PFI and IT disputes for health and private sector clients.

Spencer West LLP offers a breadth of expertise across a range of construction sectors, acting for developer and contractor clients, as well as for regulatory bodies. Sarah Evans has extensive experience in advising on construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Shan Greer focuses on international commercial disputes, particularly in Latin America, the Caribbean, and South and West Africa.

The contentious construction practice at Taylor Wessing LLP offers advice on real estate development, finance, energy, and infrastructure matters. It is also active on international arbitrations. The team is co-headed by Matthew Jones, David Quinlan, and Jonathan Hutt, with Hutt leading on contentious matters due to his specialism in dispute avoidance and formal dispute resolution.

Wedlake Bell LLP offers a breadth of sector expertise, including in logistics, hotels, pharmaceuticals, housing, and later living. Sarah Elliott leads the team, primarily acting for developers, funders, consultants, property investors, and specialist contractors. Natalie Pilagos focuses on construction project disputes and is experience in all forms of dispute resolution.

Wikborg Rein offers all forms of dispute resolution, and is particularly active in relation to oil and gas, offshore, shipping and renewable energy projects. Mary Lindsay leads the team, dealing with international energy and infrastructure disputes. Meanwhile, Rob Jardine-Brown’s practice focuses on offshore construction, with particular emphasis on FPSOs, drilling rigs and supply vessels.

Winckworth Sherwood LLP advises clients across the real estate sector in the UK, including for both private residential and public sector developers. The team is led by Eleanor Kilminster, who is experienced in advising on mixed-use schemes, residential and commercial accommodation, and station infrastructure. Meanwhile, Colin Hall is experienced in advising on decentralised energy schemes.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP advises on complex contractual and negligence disputes, and is active in the infrastructure, residential and commercial development, and energy sectors. The London team is co-headed by Jessica Tresham, who offers expertise in all forms of dispute resolution, and Hannah Cane, who specialises in professional indemnity claims.