Fenwick Elliott LLP, a specialist construction and energy firm, offers extensive services that cover all phases of the construction process, including procurement strategy and dispute resolution methods such as international arbitration, mediation, and adjudication. It is adept at advising on various projects, from hospitals and high-value infrastructure to renewable energy initiatives. The firm’s influence in the energy sector has notably grown, handling an increasing number of energy-from-waste and nuclear power disputes, and advising on power plant matters both domestically and abroad. The team is headed by Tony Francis, a specialist in dispute avoidance and procurement, and Simon Tolson, a renowned expert in dispute resolution. It is also supported by Karen Gidwani, with her specialisation in offshore wind and energy-from-waste project disputes, and Nicholas Gould, who works across all aspects of construction and engineering projects.
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- 'They are good and diligent litigators who are commercially astute.'
- 'The only firm of out-and-out construction specialists in London. Great team with in-depth knowledge of our subject matter.'
- 'Strong construction focus and industry expertise.'
- 'Karen Gidwani is a bright and diligent litigator who really understands the bigger picture. Lucinda Robinson is diligent and bright.'
- 'Tony Francis offers strong strategic advice. Katherine Butler has excellent attention to detail.'
- 'Fenwick Elliott are market leaders in construction disputes and have many talented partners and associates. They provide a very high level of service to the client, leaving no stone unturned.'
- 'I have been working with Fenwick Elliott for years and they are consistently excellent. The team has a huge depth of knowledge on construction matters, coupled with a sense of litigation strategy and tactics that is second to none.'
- 'Fenwick Elliott's team has an exceptional depth and breadth of construction and complex technical cases. All the people I have worked with at Fenwick Elliott have been highly competent lawyers, with commercial nous and good relations with their clients.'
Key clients
- Laing O’Rourke
- McLaughlin & Harvey Limited
- Webuild SpA
- Multiplex
Work highlights
- Appointed to Laing O’Rourke’s panel, advising on a variety of contentious construction matters.
- Advising McLaughlin & Harvey Limited on disputes arising from projects in Scotland and England.
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Simon Tolson, Tony Francis