HFW‘s construction team provides expert advice on a wide array of renewable energy projects both in the UK and globally. The team is particularly strong in handling offshore wind farm projects, and also offers significant expertise in battery storage and waste-to-energy issues. Practice co-head Michael Sergeant is an international arbitration specialist, while fellow co-chair Max Wieliczko focuses on construction and disputes; an area in which Richard Booth - whose focus lies in offshore wind projects - is also well-versed.

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Key clients

  • VolkerWessels Group (including VolkerFitzpatrick; VolkerInfra; VolkerHighways; VolkerLaser; VolkerStevin; VolkerRail)
  • JRL Group (J Reddington)
  • Barhale Limited
  • Hochtief Solutions AG
  • Belectric Gulf Limited/ Al Gihaz Contracting
  • Robert Bird Group
  • Kuwait Oil Company
  • Dragados
  • Northumbrian Water Limited
  • MW High Tech Projects UK Limited

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Max Wieliczko, Michael Sergeant

Other key lawyers

Richard Booth