England - London • Real estate
HFW
HFW’s construction group specialises in infrastructure projects, including distinctive expertise in renewable energy projects, notably offshore wind. The firm’s portfolio extends to international projects in the transport and energy sectors. Spearheading the global construction team, Michael Sergeant’s practice primarily revolves around international arbitration, particularly within Middle Eastern countries. Max Wieliczko, leading the London construction department, concentrates on project support and dispute resolution, bringing vast experience in complex international engineering and infrastructure projects, including ports, railways, roads, tunnelling, decommissioning, and diverse energy projects. Richard Booth, noted for his knowledge in drafting construction contracts and dispute resolution, is an expert in infrastructure and offshore wind ventures.
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Key clients
- VolkerWessels Group
- MW High Tech Projects UK Limited
- Northumbrian Water Limited
- Dragados
- JRL Group
- Visser & Smit Hanab B.V.
- Barhale Limited
- Hochtief Solutions AG
- Belectric Gulf Limited
- Robert Bird Group
- Kuwait Oil Company
Work highlights
- Advised a tier one UK rail contractor on the £9bn framework with Network Rail for track renewals and building and civil engineering work. This will run over a 10 year period from 2024.
- Advised a tier one offshore contractor on the circa £800m EPCI Contract for the 3.1GW East Anglia offshore wind farm.
- Advising on the tender for the £1bn Greenlink Interconnector cable, designed to provide National Grid with greater ability to utilise renewable energy being generated by the offshore wind farms in Scottish and English waters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Sergeant, Max Wieliczko