Tom Smith
Hogan Lovells International LLPHogan Lovells International LLP boasts ‘great depth of knowledge and experience’ in its contentious construction practice, advising a wide range of clients including contractors, chemical companies, and corporations. ’Excellent leader’ Rupert Sydenham boasts extensive experience in procurement disputes, and regularly leads on major international infrastructure and energy projects. Emerson Holmes and Tom Smith are other key members of the team, advising on high-value ICC arbitrations and offshore wind turbine projects in South East Asia. Dubai-based Randall Walker is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Emerson Holmes is very well respected in EMEA and APAC for his work on very large, complex construction and engineering disputes.'
‘Great depth of knowledge and experience throughout the team and access to other relevant expertise in the practice.’
‘High level of expertise across the practice. Special note for Tom Smith who provides expert technical legal knowledge delivered with commercial sense.’
‘Very personable, pragmatic and talented team of lawyers. A great team to work with.’
‘Rupert Sydenham has great attention to detail. Tom Smith is a great lawyer to work with and understands the commercial realities. Randall Walker is very responsive and realistic. Emerson Holmes is a very experienced and pragmatic lawyer and a real resolver of tricky arbitration procedural issues.’
‘The Hogan Lovells team is at the forefront of procurement litigation. It demonstrates highly effective leadership and excellent team working, in particular with counsel as well as with clients.'
‘Rupert Sydenham is an excellent leader. His extensive knowledge, astute judgement and quiet confidence are an asset in any hard-fought litigation.'
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.
Rupert Sydenham