Construction: Contentious
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is a respected firm with strong capabilities across both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including international arbitrations. The team provides high-quality representation of clients carrying out infrastructure and development projects worldwide. Its lawyers are highly adept at advising on matters in the nuclear and natural resources sectors, as well as PFI work. Freshfields' construction practice regularly handles work on behalf of government departments, contractors and energy companies. The team is also skilled in advising on construction-related insolvency matters.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields acted for EDF in connection with the development and construction of the Sizewell C, a 3,200MW nuclear power station in the UK.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields took a detail-based approach to address complex matters. It has the right experience. Its solicitors are very personable, always available and very responsive."
"Freshfields has a deep knowledge of construction law and risk allocation for a complex deal."
"Freshfieldsis a hardworking team with an excellent teamwork. It is able to handle, review, organise and understand a very complicated, technical, longstanding project."
"Freshfields took a detail-based approach to address complex matters. It has the right experience. Its solicitors are very personable, always available and very responsive."
"Freshfields has a deep knowledge of construction law and risk allocation for a complex deal."
"Freshfieldsis a hardworking team with an excellent teamwork. It is able to handle, review, organise and understand a very complicated, technical, longstanding project."
Notable Practitioners
Sally Roe is highly recommended by sources for both her contentious and non-contentious construction work. She routinely assists both public and private sector clients with energy, defence and infrastructure projects based in the UK and abroad, with a particular focus on the Middle East.
"Sally Roe is very, very good."