Rupert Sydenham > Hogan Lovells International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells International LLP
ATLANTIC HOUSE
HOLBORN VIADUCT
LONDON
EC1A 2FG
England

Work Department

International Arbitration

Position

Partner

Career

Rupert Sydenham has advised on legal issues arising from construction projects for over 20 years. He brings a wealth of experience in helping clients ensure projects are put and stay on track and, where disputes are unavoidable, in the conduct of formal and informal dispute resolution proceedings. His experience derives from projects in many different sectors and jurisdictions, including from a 10-year period between 1998 and 2008 in which he was based in the firm’s Hong Kong office. In addition, Rupert runs a Procurement Disputes practice. He has represented clients in several of the highest-profile procurement cases reported in England over the past few years.

Languages

French - Spoken intermediate, written intermediate 
German - Spoken basic, written basic

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Construction: contentious

Hogan Lovells International LLP lends its extensive expertise to a diverse range of global clients within sectors like power, energy, transport, process plant, real estate development, and infrastructure. Rupert Sydenham, who spearheads the team, is well-versed in formal and informal dispute resolution proceedings and has solid knowledge in procurement disputes. The team has been recently strengthened by the addition of Emerson Holmes, who joined from King & Spalding LLP’s Singapore office in November 2022. Holmes brings to the team in-depth technical and procedural understanding of construction and engineering international arbitration. Meanwhile, Tom Smith is proficient in advising on projects that span the full spectrum of construction and engineering matters, including nuclear, conventional and renewable power, and aerospace and defence.

London > Transport > Rail

Charles Ford leads the practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP. Recently, Ford has been advising on the Government’s rail reform agenda and the sector’s Covid response. The team has also been instructed on some significant rolling stock acquisitions and financings. Andrew Gallagher is another key figure who has advised lenders, sponsors, and borrowers on a variety of rail projects. Rupert Sydenham heads the firm’s construction and engineering disputes practice in London.