Construction: Contentious
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Vinson & Elkins has a leading reputation for advising clients on complex, high profile and value matters.
With Nick Henchie’s growing reputation as a leading authority on construction disputes, the team continued to win new instructions, from existing key as well as new clients, particularly on exceptionally high profile matters which is testament to the growing team and its reputation.
Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins has a well-regarded construction disputes practice with a particularly strong reputation for its work on international arbitration proceedings. The team is especially active on contentious aspects of energy and infrastructure sector projects, acting for both developer and supplier-side clients. It possesses notable expertise in handling claims relating to projects across the entirety of the oil and gasvaluechain.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins represented the Panama Canal Authority in a series of arbitrations, arising out of construction disputes valued around USD5 billion with Grupo Unidos por el Canal.
Strengths
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"Vinson & Elkins has experience and creativity. They are really strong."
"V&E has a down-to-earth approach. The team is highly capable and responsive. They are proactive and have an eye on the market."
"Vinson & Elkins is communicative. They grasp the subject matter and are willing to engage daily. Their commercial know-how in construction disputes is second to none."
"The ability to get to the crux of a matter which may be a complex combination of interacting issues is a major strength of this team."
"Vinson & Elkins has experience and creativity. They are really strong."
"V&E has a down-to-earth approach. The team is highly capable and responsive. They are proactive and have an eye on the market."
"Vinson & Elkins is communicative. They grasp the subject matter and are willing to engage daily. Their commercial know-how in construction disputes is second to none."
"The ability to get to the crux of a matter which may be a complex combination of interacting issues is a major strength of this team."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Henchie co-heads the firm's international construction group and frequently assists clients with high-value arbitrations across the globe. He has deep expertise in disputes concerning energy and infrastructure projects in various jurisdictions, including the UK, Latin America and the Middle East.
"Nick is a leading partner in international arbitration."
Roberta Downey is a respected construction lawyer due to her adept representation of clients in a range of contentious matters, including adjudications and arbitrations. She frequently assists with disputes involving energy sector developments and urban regeneration projects. She now serves as co-head of Vinson & Elkins' international construction group.
"Roberta is very experienced and able."
"She is a formidable lawyer. The way she can digest an issue and come up with a strategic, business-focused approach is unrivalled."
Angus Rankin is a knowledgeable construction disputes lawyer. He has experience across a range of sectors, including energy and infrastructure. Angus is well-versed in representing clients in ICC arbitrations.
"Angus has a unique ability to quickly and efficiently understand highly complex, technical topics. He gets into the key issues, giving clear, focused advice."
"Angus is affable and knowledgeable."
"Angus is a fantastic lawyer. He is very practical."
Scott Stiegler has a solid reputation for his representation of clients in construction-related international arbitrations. His practice focuses on the energy and infrastructure spaces and he is particularly adept at advising on waste-to-energy development disputes.
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