The multi-faceted contentious construction team at Baker McKenzie houses ‘deep experience’ in handling a diversity of disputes, demonstrating expertise across arbitration, litigation, and ADR processes. The practice is a regular choice among multi-nationals in the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Steve Abraham leads the team and acts for domestic and international clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors, and is regularly supported by Anjuli Patel. Kate Corby is a key contact for construction and engineering disputes arising out of the Middle East.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘First rate dispute resolution skills. Deep experience in handling different types of disputes.’

  • 'The team is very well resourced with some of the best lawyers around. They are among the market leaders in their field and at the forefront on market trends.'

  • ‘Kate Corby is a first-rate arbitration and disputes resolution practitioner.’

  • 'Kate Corby is a brilliant lawyer and the go to person for all things construction. She is able to cut through the issues and provide clear, commercial and pragmatic advice. She is totally committed to her clients, tenacious and determined to achieve the right result. Kate is a difference maker.'

Key clients

  • Associated Newspapers Limited

Work highlights

Representing a prominent multinational media company in a technical construction claim.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Steve Abraham

Other key lawyers

Kate Corby; Anjuli Patel; Rich Molesworth