GPS Legal LLP
A ‘very innovative firm with sharp legal minds’, construction boutique GPS Legal LLP has ’an excellent grasp of the law and the business environment in which they operate’, ensuring they are a popular choice among a varied array of stakeholders in the development, engineering, construction and operation of infrastructure, building and energy projects throughout the region. The ‘extremely commercial’ Phillip Georgiou delivers ’calm and effective advice’ to clients seeking efficient resolution of litigation and is one of several lawyers at the firm with higher rights of audience. Georgiou has been particularly active of late advising Russian clients on complex construction disputes brought about as a result of contracts which have been terminated as a result of the Ukraine invasion. Sonny Payne co-heads the team alongside Georgiou, with clients benefiting from his dual lawyer and engineering qualifications.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'They have an in-depth understanding of the construction area and especially international construction which involves multiple constructors united in consortiums.'
- 'They have an excellent grasp of the law and the business environment in which they operate.'
- 'A very innovative firm with sharp legal minds.'
- 'Phillip Georgiou is extremely commercial and breaks down difficult legal concepts into bite sized chunks which are easily understandable. He is always available and delivers calm and effective advice.'
Key clients
- RusChemAlliance LLC
- Trevi Construction HK Limited
- Bord Industries HK Limited / Bord Industries Australasia Pty Ltd
- Siemens Logistics Limited / Siemens Logistics GmbH
Work highlights
- Defending RusChemAlliance in anti-suit injunction proceedings before the High Court of Hong brought by Linde GmbH and its parent company Linde PLC.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Phillip Georgiou, Sonny Payne