HFW‘s contentious construction practice is known to act on a range of engineering and infrastructure projects, including offshore wind, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects. The team is experienced representing clients in international arbitration and also has experience acting in Technology and Construction Court proceedings. Max Wieliczko and Michael Sergeant co-lead the team, with Wieliczko experienced in ICC arbitration, while Sergeant often acts for clients in the Middle East. Richard Booth assists with offshore windfarm disputes, while Tom Hutchison has experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Tanya Chadha is known to assist clients in energy-from-waste and offshore wind disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Max Wieliczko and his team are able to translate complicated technical matters into language that is fully understandable for courts and arbitral tribunals. It is a pleasure to work with them; the team as a whole is outstanding, and their dedication is exceptional.
Key clients
- VolkerWessels Group
- Barhale Limited
- JRL Group (J Reddington)
- 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
Acted for an international joint venture contractor on a £1.1bn ICC arbitration in relation to delays and variations on a high-profile Middle East transport project.
Advising an international contractor on a £215 ICC Arbitration concerning a petrochemical complex in the Middle East.
Advised a joint venture of two major offshore contractors in relation to a dispute arising from the construction of a major European infrastructure project.
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Tanya Chadha
Practice head
Max Wieliczko; Michael Sergeant
Other key lawyers
Richard Booth; Tom Hutchison; Tanya Chadha