Norton Rose Fulbright
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Norton Rose Fulbright‘s contentious construction practice is co-led by Donald Warnock and Simon Ramsden and is known to act on international energy and construction disputes. It regularly advises project owners, institutional investors, developers, and sponsors. Warnock has experience acting for clients in nuclear energy and power project disputes, while Ramsden acts on renewable energy disputes. Amy Armitage is another key member of the team who is well-versed in advising on domestic fire safety matters. In January 2026, Joseph Bentley was promoted to partner and assists on oil and gas and renewable energy disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Simon Ramsden stands out for his ability to combine high-end legal expertise with a genuinely strategic, project-focused mindset. He brings a strong understanding of the wider commercial context, including financing and security arrangements, which is critical when advising on disputes arising on live projects. His approach is notably pragmatic - he keeps a clear “eye on the prize,” ensuring that legal strategy supports project delivery and long-term outcomes. He is also highly effective at navigating complex, multi-layered issues and distilling them into clear, focused advice. What differentiates him from peers is this blend of cerebral analysis and commercial judgment, which consistently translates into thoughtful, well-balanced strategies that clients can rely on in high-stakes situations.
- Norton Rose's team has demonstrated a clear appreciation of the need to manage disputes in a way that supports ongoing construction, minimizing disruption and avoiding escalation that could impact delivery into operations. A key strength is their strong commercial focus, ability to quickly understand highly complex technical and contractual frameworks, and distill these into the core issues that matter. They provide clear, focused advice, enabling efficient decision-making on large-scale, multi-party disputes. This is combined with excellent legal analysis and deep expertise, delivering high-quality, well-reasoned advice across all stages of a dispute. Compared to peers, Norton Rose Fulbright differentiates itself through this blend of commercial awareness, clarity of thought, and technical excellence. The team works collaboratively with in-house teams and other advisors, aligning with project and governance structures, and is adept at managing complex matters in a way that supports wider project objectives. Overall, they are a highly effective and strategically valuable partner on major infrastructure disputes.
Key clients
- Balfour Beatty
- Equitix
Work highlights
Advised Hyde Vale Ltd on defending multi‑party fire‑safety and cladding claims relating to Bellville House and on ongoing pre‑action and settlement matters under the Building Safety Act 2022.