Richard Booth > HFW > London, England > Lawyer Profile

HFW‘s construction team provides expert advice on a wide array of renewable energy projects both in the UK and globally. The team is particularly strong in handling offshore wind farm projects, and also offers significant expertise in battery storage and waste-to-energy issues. Practice co-head Michael Sergeant is an international arbitration specialist, while fellow co-chair Max Wieliczko focuses on construction and disputes; an area in which Richard Booth – whose focus lies in offshore wind projects – is also well-versed.

HFW‘s non-contentious construction practice specialises in energy-related matters, with team heads Max Wieliczko and Michael Sergeant advising on the full range of contract related issues for cross-border renewable energy projects, and providing transactional and documentary support to various non-departmental government bodies respectively. Richard Booth leads on drafting commercial contracts for construction support services companies, while Alexander Jullienne advises offshore wind and subsea cable project contractors and developers.

HFW‘s ‘excellent’ team is led by Max Wieliczko and global head of construction Michael Sergeant, leading on energy-from-waste project disputes, international arbitration in the Middle East, and advising on joint venture contracts regarding infrastructure project terminations. The team is also well equipped to advise on high-value disputes related to the renewables sector. With significant expertise, Richard Booth advises major European contractors on offshore wind mandates, and assists with cross-border developer contract disputes. Daniel Johnson is also recommended.