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Ellis Baker
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Partner
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Lawyer Rankings
London > Real estate > Construction: contentious
(Hall of Fame)White & Case LLP has gained a reputation for its integration of practical construction industry knowledge with rigorous legal expertise. The firm is proficient in advising on international arbitrations globally, and litigation at all court levels. It has a diverse portfolio, handling construction disputes that include defects, delays, non-performance, payment, and regulatory issues, among others. With a presence in over 90 countries, the firm extends its reach to sectors such as transport infrastructure, renewables, petrochemicals, and commercial property. Leading the team is Ellis Baker, an expert in all facets of construction and engineering project delivery. Among the key members are David Robertson, a specialist in oil and gas, power, and infrastructure projects, particularly in Asia, as well as Karim Mariey, who has a focus on resolving complex construction disputes arising from projects in the Middle East and North Africa. Daniel Garton left for Allen & Overy LLP in September 2023, and shortly after, Phillip Capper left too.
London > Real estate > Construction: non-contentious
(Hall of Fame)White & Case LLP boasts a highly collaborative international practice, expertly offering strategic advice across diverse industry sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and major property developments. Leading the construction group is Ellis Baker, a recognised authority on FIDIC contracts, who has guided clients across over 30 countries in all aspects of project delivery. Richard Hill, who co-heads the non-contentious team, brings extensive experience in the procurement, construction, and operation of diverse projects, with a primary geographical focus on the United Kingdom, Europe, Central Asia, and Africa. Senior associate Paddy Mohen‘s expertise lies in advising on the construction of projects that are vital to energy transition, covering areas such as renewable energy, energy storage, and green metal projects. Daniel Garton left for Allen & Overy LLP in September 2023.
Lawyer Rankings
- Construction: contentious London > Real estate
- Hall of Fame London > Real estate > Construction: non-contentious
- Hall of Fame London > Real estate > Construction: contentious
- Construction: non-contentious London > Real estate
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Real estate > Construction: contentious
- Finance > Corporate restructuring & insolvency
- Finance > Debt capital markets
- Industry focus > Emerging markets
- Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – mid-large cap
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: Project finance and development
- Dispute resolution > International arbitration
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Mining and minerals
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables)
- Finance > Trade finance
Firm Rankings
- Finance > Acquisition finance
- Finance > Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans
- Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium
- Real estate > Construction: non-contentious
- Finance > Derivatives and structured products
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: M&A and acquisition financing
- Finance > Islamic finance
- Real estate > Property finance
- Finance > Securitisation
- Finance > Transport finance and leasing
- Real estate > Commercial property: investment
- Dispute resolution > Competition litigation
- Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- Employment > Employee share schemes
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil
- Finance > High yield
- Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates)
- Real estate > Environment
- Corporate and commercial > EU and competition
- Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+
- Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£250m+)
- Dispute resolution > Public international law
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax