The contentious construction team at HFW has amassed considerable experience acting for contractors on high profile mandates in the transport, energy, and commercial real estate sectors. The group also handles a regular volume of high value international arbitrations. Leadership is shared between Max Wieliczko, who specialises in disputes arising out of renewable energy projects, and Michael Sergeant, who has extensive experience in international arbitration. Adjudication expert Richard Booth acts for a roster of international contractors. Tom Hutchison is routinely tasked in delay and defects claims, while Tanya Chadha has an established cross-border disputes practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Great understanding of construction disputes.’
‘Daniel Johnson, Anna Fazzini & Junaid Tariq - all were excellent in the management of multiple experts and expert evidence.’
‘Strong team in the construction sector. They have good experience in the infrastructure and energy sectors in relation to construction.’
‘I have worked with Max Wieliczko, Andre Ross, Roxanne Langford-Collins, Joanna Wilkins and Tamara Zaharia, all of whom have impressed.’
‘A fantastic team. They almost work intuitively because there’s mutual trust and respect. Dynamic and lively. Really enjoyable to work with.’
‘Max Wieliczko is a legend. Great tactically and hugely commercial.’
Key clients
- VolkerWessels Group (including VolkerFitzpatrick; VolkerInfra; VolkerHighways; VolkerLaser; VolkerStevin; VolkerRail)
- JRL Group (J Reddington)
- Barhale Limited
- 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
Acting for an international joint venture contractor on a £1bn ICC arbitration in relation to delays and variations on a high-profile Middle East transport project.
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.
Acting for an EPC contractor in relation to the disputes totalling £400m arising under three separate energy from waste projects in the UK.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Max Wieliczko; Michael Sergeant
Other key lawyers
Richard Booth; Tom Hutchinson; Tanya Chadha; Daniel Johnson; Anna Fazzini; Junaid Tariq; Andre Ross; Roxanne Langford-Collins; Joanna Wilkins; Tamara Zaharia; Eilidh Dobson