HFW’s renewables expertise is anchored in its construction practice, where it primarily advises contractors on offshore renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The team is adept at disputes in the sector, specialising in international arbitration concerning projects across EMEA, North America, and Asia. Max Wieliczko and Michael Sergeant lead the construction team, with Richard Booth serving as the key contact for renewables construction contracts and disputes. Tom Hutchison is also of note, bolstering the team’s transactional and disputes ability.
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- They truly understand our business very well. They provide well-written and thought-through advice, yet still very practical and to the point. We work with many people from HFW across jurisdictions and we are always happy with them.
Key clients
- VolkerWessels Group
- Barhale Limited
- JRL Group
- Hochtief Solutions AG
- Belectric Gulf Limited/ Al Gihaz Contracting
- Robert Bird Group
- Kuwait Oil Company
- Dragados
- Northumbrian Water Limited
- MW High Tech Projects UK Limited
Work highlights
Advised a European contractor on multiple disputes relating to the design, supply, and installation of subsea inter-array cables at three offshore wind farms.
Advising a Korean contractor in relation to a contract for the EPCI of inter-array cables for a South Korean utility-scale offshore wind project.
Advised the owner of a floating offshore wind farm on complex turbine defects.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Max Wieliczko; Michael Sergeant
Other key lawyers
Richard Booth; Tom Hutchison