Boasting a ‘strong team with intelligent and personable lawyers’, K&L Gates LLP’s non-contentious construction team is jointly led by Matthew Smith and Kevin Greene, who regularly advise nuclear technology providers on EPC contract-related matters, and on fit-out related matters in the residential sector respectively. Specialising in NEC-related contracts, Nicola Ellis is a highly active member of the team, advising on design and supply of cross-border renewable energy projects and drafting various construction documents, including framework agreements and short form work contracts. Matthew Walker is another key contact, assisting with multi-jurisdictional EPC contract matters.
Testimonials
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‘Strong team with intelligent and personable lawyers. Very responsive, supportive and easy to work with.’
‘Nicola Ellis, a partner, is a strong technical lawyer that is very easy to work with and very responsive. She has good industry experience in the green hydrogen space, and is very commercial.’
‘The construction and property teams within K&L Gates have always been one of the best teams I have worked with. Very commercial and strategic advice.’
‘Kevin Greene in particular is very knowledgeable and always provides best in class service.’
'The K&L team works as a proper global team. They provide commercial, pragmatic advice.'
'Matthew Smith is very approachable. He is easy to work and engage with. His advice is clear and to the point while always making time for his clients. He provides commercial, professional challenge.'
Key clients
- Far East Façades
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Halcrow Ltd
- Transport for London
- Crossrail Ltd
- Qatar Rail
- Crown Commercial Services
- Ferrovial Construction UK
- Jacobs
- GE Renewables
- Westinghouse
- Engie
- ALEC Construction
- Trojan Construction
- Qatar Foundation
- Besix
- ZF Devco
Work highlights
- Advising Edinburgh St James Limited Partnership on various matters arising out of the fit-out of the W Hotel and the residential apartments.
- Advising M&G Real Estate and Vanquish Properties on the construction aspects of the development of 40 Leadenhall Street.
- Advising Westinghouse, a nuclear technology provider, on a series of high-value nuclear projects across the globe.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Smith, Kevin Greene