Boasting ‘special expertise in large energy projects’, the team at Burges Salmon LLP is well equipped to handle a wide range of related cross-border disputes and litigations in the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors. The team is also noted for its experience in building safety-related matters, particularly relating to large real residential developments. Steven James leads the team from Bristol, assisted by Richard Adams. Jessica Evans is a key name in the London team.
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- 'I have worked with Jessica Evans in particular, who is an excellent partner.'
- 'Jessica Evans stands out as being a pleasure to work with.'
- 'On the energy side, Jessica Evans is excellent, responsively and efficiently spinning all the plates involved in a complex dispute whilst keeping a keen eye out for opportunities to gain the tactical advantages that can turn a litigation, or unlock a settlement.'
- 'Richard Adams, as lead, displays plenty of energy and commitment and gets right to the practical issue. Advice is succinct and actionable.'
- 'Richard Adams and Claire Logue: the dream team. Robust lawyers who can see through contractual problems and have a firm eye on commerciality.'
- 'Burges Salmon are an excellent firm for construction-related contentious matters with a special expertise in large energy projects. They are efficient and client focused. They know the law and are good at setting strategy to achieve client objectives.'
- 'Burges Salmon's construction team deploys young partners and senior associates who punch well above their seniority to provide excellent, effective, and cost-efficient advice on major infrastructure and energy disputes.'
- 'With the readily available support that a full-service law firm can bring, the Construction team are also able to draw on input from their Insolvency or Commercial teams to ensure that all aspects of a dispute are properly covered.'
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven James