Herbert Smith Freehills LLP‘ construction team advises clients on the full spectrum of construction and infrastructure matters. The practice assists clients with the mitigation and resolution of construction and infrastructure disputes, as well as the drafting and negotiation of construction and engineering contracts. Practice head Elaine Wong relocated to Tokyo from Singapore in January 2023, representing Japanese corporates in international arbitrations arising from EPC projects. As head of the firm’s dispute resolution practice, David Gilmore is noted for his longstanding experience in acting in international arbitrations. Senior associate Michael McErlaine represents both Japanese and international clients in international arbitrations, with a strong focus on EPC disputes. The team’s expertise spans various sectors; Andrew Blacoe is head of the firm’s energy, infrastructure and mining practice, expanding the team’s capabilities beyond the construction industry to a range of energy projects, such as power and process plants, renewables and gas infrastructure. James Allsop relocated to the Australian office in January 2023 to co-lead the firm’s Asia Arbitration Hub.
Key clients
- Marubeni Corporation
- Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Marubeni Corporation as a member of the consortium which won its bid for seabed leasing to develop a large floating offshore wind project in Scotland’s largest-ever auction of seabed leases for offshore wind farms.
- Advised Sumitomo Metal Mining on the proposed development of a high-pressure acid leaching nickel processing plant in Pomalaa, South Sulawesi, Indonesia through a proposed joint venture between Sumitomo Metal Mining and PT Vale.