Fenwick Elliott LLP‘s multi-faceted contentious construction practice regularly represents clients in international arbitrations, litigation, and adjudications. The team boasts an extensive client list encompassing domestic and international contractors, developers, and investors. Managing partner Tony Francis acts for a diverse client base across the real estate, utilities, and transport sectors. Leading the contentious offering, Karen Gidwani is relied on for her vast experience in international arbitrations and at all levels of the UK courts. Simon Tolson has an established practice representing clients at the Technology and Construction Court and in international arbitrations, while Richard Smellie specialises in disputes arising out of high-value energy projects. Nicholas Gould acts for domestic and international clients as a mediator, adjudicator, and arbitrator. Katherine Butler supports the firm’s advice to contractor and developer clients.
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Practice head
Karen Gidwani; Tony Francis
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Gould; Jeremy Glover; Richard Smellie; Lyndon Smith; Ben Smith; Toby Randle; Simon Tolson; Tom Young; Lucinda Robinson; Huw Wilkins; Katherine Butler