Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s dispute resolution team provides a range of services to clients from numerous sectors. Noted is the team’s expertise in the transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors. With experience handling disputes related to offshore wind, solar, biomass, and battery storage facilities, as well as oil and gas matters. Furthermore, the team continues strong work in the maritime and aviation space, handling several cross-border mandates. Robert Fidoe leads a capable team, with a focus on the energy sector. Fidoe advises both state-owned and private companies across a range of dispute types in the oil and gas space. Furthermore, key support is provided by Mark Mcallister-Jones, who has experience handling joint venture disputes, and Jemma Dhillon, who has a breadth of experience across sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘ The knowledge of the industry, the accessibility of lawyers, proactivity, and availability are all strengths.’
‘ Courteous and professional with a good knowledge of the case.’
‘Quick response times, in-depth knowledge of niche areas of law, large teams/resources available to be deployed if required.’
‘Knowledgeable and commercially minded to be able to offer innovative solutions for the client.'
‘A very efficient and focused team that demonstrates sectoral expertise where needed.’
Key clients
- Abbey Healthcare
- Bouygues Group
- BP Pension Fund
- Stolt Tankers B.V.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries
- VINCI
- Zaha Hadid Architects
Work highlights
Acted for Abbey Healthcare in UK Supreme Court proceedings to determine the scope of access rights to statutory adjudication for construction disputes.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Robert Fidoe
Other key lawyers
Jemma Dhillon; Mark McAllister-Jones