Norton Rose Fulbright‘s contentious construction team is capable of handling the full spectrum of related work for major international clients, boasting particular expertise in defective fire safety issues in major residential developments, cross-border delay, and disruption arbitration claims. The team is also regularly instructed on renewable energy project ICC arbitrations, cross-border power plant-related matters, and EPC contract disputes. Rob Marsh and Donald Warnock serve as practice heads, with the latter considered a key contact for major engineering projects. Other key members of the team include Simon Ramsden and Joseph Bentley, who act across the full range of contentious construction matters. ’Excellent partner’ Amy Armitage and Sarah Gosling are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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'Amy Armitage is an excellent partner and Sarah Gosling is a first-rate and very responsive associate.'
'Joseph Bentley has an incredible ability to understand the complexity and detail of the case as well as the wider commercial context and implications for the client of the dispute, providing clear legal advice and offering suggestions of commercial approaches to pursue to encourage settlement.'
'A standout characteristic of the Norton Rose Fulbright team was the desire and ability to understand the complexity of the case in order to provide more specific and relevant advice and recommendations about tactics to use to encourage settlement of the dispute.'
'The skillset and depth of the team was well matched to the needs of the case, with specific expertise from within the firm being available if needed.'
Key clients
- Assured Guaranty
- Balfour Beatty
- Bechtel
- BMW
- Bouygues UK
- DP World
- Hyde Housing
- EDF
- European Bank for International Development
- European Investment Bank
Work highlights
- Representing Hyde Vale Ltd in defence of a series of claims arising out of defective fire safety works relating to Bellville House, a substantial residential development in Greenwich, London.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rob Marsh; Donald Warnock
Other key lawyers
Simon Ramsden; Joseph Bentley; Amy Armitage; Sarah Gosling