Co-led by Matthew Smith and Kevin Greene, the practice at K&L Gates LLP is known for its strong arbitration and adjudication expertise, and often acts for clients in disputes concerning energy and infrastructure projects and real estate developments. Smith has strong knowledge of the energy, transport, and real estate sectors. Other key members of the team include Matthew Walker, who has experience advising on proceedings related to cladding disputes, and Inga Hall, who is well-versed in handling domestic infrastructure disputes. Burak Eryiğit also stands out as an important member of the practice, who has experience assisting on international construction disputes spanning regions such as the Middle East.
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Key clients
- Transport for London
- Jacobs
- Crossrail
- London Underground Limited
- Rail for London
- London Legacy Development Corporation
- Vanquish Properties
- Docklands Light Railway Limited
- Far East Façades (UK) Limited
- Westinghouse Electric Company
- Besix
- Bagshot Manor Limited
Work highlights
Advising Bagshot Manor Limited, the defendant and part 8 claimant, in the reported decision Grove Construction (London) Ltd v Bagshot Manor Ltd concerning an attempted enforcement of an adjudication decision against an assignee of a building contract.
Acted for Far East Facades in two proceedings issued out of the Technology and Construction Court and Insolvency and Companies List.
Acting for a major MEP subcontractor on a $1 billion airport dispute.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Matthew Walker
Practice head
Matthew Smith; Kevin Greene
Other key lawyers
Matthew Walker; Inga Hall; Burak Eryiğit