Fenwick Elliott LLP

Gilbert provides advice in relation to complex and high value disputes throughout the construction, real estate and oil & gas sectors. He has experience in acting for various members of the construction and engineering supply chain including Main Contractors, Subcontractors and Engineers/Designers where he has particular expertise. Gilbert has provided clients with legal and strategic advice in a number of jurisdictions throughout the Middle East including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as in England & Wales where he gained his LLP and LPC. Gilbert has also previously spent time as a secondee for a major developer based in Dubai where he led an in-house team.

Lucinda has a broad range of experience of the various issues that can arise throughout the life-cycle of construction and engineering contracts, including contract formation, delay, defects, variations and termination, and the methods that can be employed to avoid or resolve them (the latter whether through ADR including mediation, or more adversarial proceedings such as litigation, adjudication or expert determination). Lucinda is very familiar with typical standard form contracts, particularly from the JCT, NEC, FIDIC and ICHemE suites and has an MSc in Construction Law & Practice.  Having worked as in-house construction and litigation counsel for a manufacturing and engineering business, Lucinda is particularly alive to the commercial context within which her clients operate.

Martin has extensive experience in acting for main contractors, subcontractors, employers and consultants in the construction and energy sectors. He advises on all aspects of dispute avoidance and resolution. Typical issues dealt with include: interpretation of contracts, certification and payment, variations, defects, prolongation, loss and/or expense, disruption, termination and disputes relating to final account valuations. Prior to qualifying as a solicitor in 2006, Martin practiced as a chartered quantity surveyor for 6 years with a particular emphasis on the preparation and defence of construction claims and acting for parties in adjudications.

Patrick has significant experience of construction and engineering disputes on major international projects, with a particular focus on the Middle East where he has spent a large part of his career. Patrick specialises in International Arbitration and has worked on disputes relating to projects in a number of jurisdictions including the UK, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Egypt, South Africa and Madagascar and has acted on arbitrations being heard pursuant to ICC, LCIA, DIAC and ADCCAC rules. Patrick is familiar with a number of standard form construction contracts including FIDIC and NEC, and has acted on disputes arising out of bespoke forms of contract, particularly EPC contracts. The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 list Patrick as a recommended lawyer for construction. They describe him as having “a clarity of view which brings comfort to his clients. He is adept at quickly scrutinizing complex issues and understands possible solutions. He displays empathy for his client and is adept at getting to the route of an argument offering sound judgements and proposing optional solutions and strategies.” They also note that he has “substantial experience in construction and engineering disputes. His strategic input on international arbitration matters is invaluable.”

Stacy leads Fenwick Elliott’s technology and innovation initiatives, overseeing the development and implementation of new legal technologies, as well as collaborating and engaging with clients on new digital technologies in the construction and legal industries.  She is responsible for Fenwick Elliott’s IT and infrastructure, internal tech operations, platforms and legal workflows and external client initiatives and products. In addition to technology and innovation, Stacy has a broad range of experience in construction and engineering matters and has advised clients on both contentious and non-contentious issues, including non-payment, non-performance, variations to contracts, defects and specific construction legislation. Stacy has a particular interest in the digital transformation of the construction industry, including digital twins, robotics, off-site manufacturing, the Internet of Things, BIM and AI/machine learning. Before qualifying as a solicitor, Stacy practised as an Architect, principally designing large-scale projects such as stadiums, hospitals and education buildings in both the UK and the US. This dual-qualification and experience in the construction industry prior to practising law provides a unique expertise and platform for advising on technical issues and the digital transformation of both the construction and legal industries.