North America - United States • Real estate
K&L Gates
K&L Gates assists clients across a wide range of construction issues, ranging from contract negotiation and administration, and construction project support to construction disputes. The group also regularly advises clients in the alternative energy and clean tech sphere. In the firm's London office, Matthew Smith jointly leads the team alongside Nashville-based Slade Sevier, who has experience in construction litigation and contract negotiations. In Pittsburgh, Richard Paciaroni handles cross-border construction-related disputes, while Nashville-based Rob Dodson advises on healthcare, energy and hospitality projects. Other key members of the team in the Nashville office include Ryan Lee and Emma Wolfe, while Pittsburgh-based Jason Richey’s practice covers construction disputes, transactions and bid protest procurement mandates.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team is fantastic and very knowledgeable.’
‘They are friendly, knowledgeable and willing to do what it takes for a successful outcome.’
‘Good trial team; reasonable rates and good collaboration.’
‘Rob Dodson is an excellent trial lawyer.'
'Emma Wolfe is a solid collaborator and strong strategist.’
‘The multi-jurisdictional construction practice at K&L Gates stands out, particularly the interface between construction lawyers in the US and construction lawyers in Europe and MENA.’
‘Richard Paciaroni stands out for his substantive knowledge of construction law and trial skills.’
'The construction disputes practice at K&L Gates is highly competent and professional. They have the ability to manage a variety of disputes from local construction disputes to international arbitration matters involving various international parties.'
Key clients
- Arlanxeo Canada, Inc., Arlanxeo Switzerland, and Arlanxeo Singapore
- Alstom Transport USA Inc.
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC)
- Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC
- Enel North America Inc
- CHSPSC, LLC
- Novelis
- IPEX, Inc.
- Ørsted Wind Power North America, LLC
- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc
- Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP
- Dollar General Corporation
- State of Idaho
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Smith, Slade Sevier