The dispute resolution department at K&L Gates is composed of ‘a very wide selection of skilled individuals’, lending to the team its capacity to handle a diverse range of disputes, including those involving several parties, multi-jurisdictional work, high-value claims and breaches of less common contract types. The team is active across a breadth of industries, including construction, media, engineering and real estate. Matthew Walker heads the team, offering over 25 years of experience in dispute resolution, especially construction-related cases, while Guillaume Hess is retained for his experience in representing international contractors and public and private owners in project-related disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The professionalism, constant availability despite short notice and dedication to the client are the features that make the K&L Gates team unique. The level of collaboration is outstanding, as well as the understanding of the specific needs of the client.’
‘The subject matter knowledge of the individuals working with us and their understanding of our specific needs, together with their dedication and availability, make the outcome of their work incomparable.’
‘Good preparation of pleadings, excellent client care and expert team liaison. K&L Gates team are excellent to work with.’
‘Outstanding ability to outperform the sector with collaborative approach and prompt attention to all legal issues makes K&L Gates our first choice when legal assistance is required. From the partners' attention to detail and the associates' (team) continuous diligent attention to detail and explanation of the ongoing works with regards to billing is exceptional. Also, their diversity policy allows for useful interaction with our management.’
‘K&L Gates team deserve recognition as they have outperformed our expectations and the attention to service details is exceptional. We continue to appoint K&L Gates for all legal works due to the collaborative approach adopted by its Partner Mr. Pawel Piotrowski and Mr. Burak Eryigit. We have not experienced such holistic approach to providing legal service from any other practice.’
‘Matthew Walker has shown strong leadership skills in his role as Presiding Arbitrator, thoughtfully managing tribunal discussions, swiftly preparing proposed drafts to enable the proceedings to proceed expediently and displaying an excellent grasp of the parties’ issues and concerns.'
‘There is a very wide selection of skilled individuals in the practice which means that any area of concern or expertise can be addressed by a team member appropriately skilled. The team, support staff and offices are all excellent and provide a comprehensive professional service.’
Key clients
- Aegis Services LLC
- QFC Employment Standards Office
Work highlights
- Assisting the QFC Employment Standards Office with drafting and dispute management in respect of its role as the body tasked with upholding and administering the Employment Regulations within the State of Qatar.
- Acting as counsel to Aegis Services following the court ruling that it was liable to pay costs in a case in which it had withdrawn from acting.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Walker