HFW
Client SatisfactionHFW‘s ’excellent’ team is led by Max Wieliczko and global head of construction Michael Sergeant, leading on energy-from-waste project disputes, international arbitration in the Middle East, and advising on joint venture contracts regarding infrastructure project terminations. The team is also well equipped to advise on high-value disputes related to the renewables sector. With significant expertise, Richard Booth advises major European contractors on offshore wind mandates, and assists with cross-border developer contract disputes. Daniel Johnson is also recommended.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Fast becoming one of the top international law firms in this arena, with a team that is strong in depth, flexible and which works very closely and effectively with clients and their experts and other consultants.’
‘Very strong collaboration and support ethic.’
‘HFW's construction disputes team stands tall amongst its peers in its ability to efficiently get to the crux of the matter in complex situations, and articulate it in clear, concise terms for all concerned. This is about understanding of the real matters in dispute and communicating them to client organisation, counsel, witnesses of fact and expert witness teams alike as well as opposing party and tribunal as appropriate.'
‘The individuals separate the wheat from the chaff on the merits and management of the case. The standout feature is the high quality and clarity of the communication within the broader team, based on sound articulation of the case and the clear direction of travel. From first hand knowledge, this is particularly so of Michael Sergeant, Richard Booth, and Daniel Johnson.'
‘HFW provided a well balanced team, and each member of the team was very capable, and acted in a very professional manner. A pleasure to have been working with each member of the team for the past circa 4 years on a very large dispute.'
‘Each member of the HFW team were excellent; they were very capable, professional, cooperative, helpful and friendly. It was a pleasure to have been working with each member of the team, and hope to be able to work with them again in the future. Total respect for each member of the HFW team.’
‘Their experience of, and involvement in, construction disputes centred on technical, rather than insurance, issues means that they are able to work closely with clients and technical experts to assess strengths and weaknesses of a matter.’
‘Associate Daniel Johnson handles complex technical issues with great skill, diplomacy and efficiency.’
Key clients
- JRL Group
- Barhale Limited
- Hochtief Solutions AG
- Robert Bird Group
- Kuwait Oil Company
- Dragados
- Northumbrian Water Limited
- MW High Tech Projects UK Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for an international joint venture contractor on a £1.1bn ICC arbitration in relation to delays and variations in a high-profile Middle East transport project.
- Acting for a contractor in respect of £170m+ disputes in relation to defects identified in the Cable Protection Systems at various offshore wind farms in European waters.
- Acting for an EPC contractor in relation to disputes totalling £400m arising under three separate energy from waste projects in different parts of the UK.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Max Wieliczko, Michael Sergeant