HFW brings extensive experience on offshore, construction, and contentious matters within the renewable energy sector. Max Wieliczko, who heads the London construction team, is a leading authority on contentious matters, particularly construction disputes regarding energy from waste plants. On contentious and contractual construction matters concerning onshore and offshore power generation and transmission assets, Richard Booth is a key contact. Tom Hutchison is a further standout advisor in the negotiation of offshore construction contracts.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘HFW has a strong energy and renewable capability. They understand the market, the key stakeholders and the technical and legal aspect well. They have strong expertise in offshore wind.'
- ‘All of the HFW lawyers I have worked with have been of a high standard, providing keen, commercially minded advice and marshalling the dispute arena well.’
Key clients
- VolkerWessels Group
- Dragados
Work highlights
Acting for a contractor in respect of £175m disputes in relation to defects identified in the Cable Protection Systems at various offshore wind farms in European waters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Max Wieliczko; Michael Sergeant
Other key lawyers
Richard Booth; Tom Hutchison