Leveraging its ‘wealth of experience and knowledge’, the Squire Patton Boggs team has extensive expertise in the energy construction sphere, regularly advising on multifuel power generation facilities and wind farm projects. The practice has comprehensive cross-sector knowledge in the infrastructure, commercial real estate and automotive industries, with the trio of Graeme Bradley, Robert Norris, and Ray O’Connor heading up the Birmingham-based outfit. The ’proactive’ Norris focuses on engineering and construction matters, whilst Bradley and O’Connor are specialists in complex despite proceedings. Both Matt Bromilow and Gerald Buckley are also highlighted as key.
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‘Their advice is very practical and straight to the point. They are also very good at strategising contentious cases.’
‘Ray O'Connor: his availability is amazing and he is always thinking ahead’
‘Wealth of experience and knowledge in construction law. Able to analyse and advise on the most complex issues. Always provides considered advice on a timely basis. Able to access the most senior personnel.’
‘The individuals are approachable, respond to any request without delay, or for more complex issues, commit to responding within a defined timeframe. The responses always provide a balanced view, with likely risks and opportunities, allowing informed decisions.’
‘The team has provided clear, comprehensive guidance on rail construction contracts and helped in resolving issues.’
‘Rob Norris has been proactive and thorough and has quickly built a good relationship with both the operational and in-house legal teams.’
‘Very helpful and knowledgeable individuals. Always open to discussions on how to develop and do things better and talk in a language that is easily understood (not too technical). Very easy company to deal with.’
‘Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Never dealt with another firm for this type of service so unable to compare.’
Key clients
- ABB Limited
- Aggregate Industries
- Atlantic Projects Company Limited
- AVK / SEG
- Birmingham City Football Club
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Campus Living Villages (UK) Limited
- Ceva Logistics Limited
- Cheyne Capital
- Circular Resources (UK) Limited
- Avery Dennison
- Altrad UK Limited
- Cellnex UK
- Cummins
- Dalata Hotels
- Fluence Energy LLC
- GDMA Developments Limited
- Imperial College
- Ipsum Utilities
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kentucky Fried Chicken
- Klarent Hospitality
- Leonardo Hotels
- Live Nation Entertainment
- H&MV Engineering Limited
- Morrisons
- Natural History Museum
- O’Halloran & O’Brien
- Rexel Limited
- R N Wooler
- Veolia
Work highlights
- Advising Aggregate Industries on strategically important litigation regarding a project at Silverstone.
- Advising AVK-SEG in relation to a £170m construction and operation & maintenance project of a multi fuel power generation facility to support a new data centre development.
- Advising Eastbrook Studios Limited in relation to the construction of Eastbrook Studios development - a film and television production centre in Dagenham, East London.
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Graeme Bradley, Robert Norris, Ray O’Connor