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The ‘highly knowledgeable and professional team’, at DLA Piper regularly advises corporate companies, governments, and institutions on both domestic and international disputes. Key names in the London office include Anna Mills and Edward Shaw who are often leading on infrastructure development cases, negligent design issues, and renewable energy project arbitrations. The team is also respected for its ability to act for international infrastructure investors on PPP, PFI, and infrastructure projects. With a focus on domestic infrastructure and related insurance disputes, Robin Jack is another key member of the team alongside Amy Whiting and Philip Hancock who assist with project termination and cross-border arbitrations. Aoife Marrett is also recommended. Caroline Pope departed for Addleshaw Goddard in July 2023.
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  • ‘Very good client handling skills. Good with renewable energy projects.’

  • ‘Anna Mills and Edward Shaw are excellent.’

  • ‘DLA Piper's Construction team I've worked with is a highly knowledgeable and professional legal team, able to navigate through the most demanding and complex cases. The level of dedication and professionalism, as well as the interpersonal relationships they build with the client, are paramount.’

  • ‘Partners I've worked with, included Edward Shaw and Anna Mills, who are an amazing duo when it comes to leading complex construction arbitration cases.'

  • 'All DLA Piper's Construction team I've worked with, including Associates such as Amy Whiting, Philip Hancock, and Aoife Marrett were so easy going, punctual, and understanding.'

  • 'I strongly believe the sum of qualities demonstrated by this team is definitely unique in the Construction Arbitration world.’

  • ‘Speed, global reach, commercial acumen, expertise.’

  • 'Practical, mature approach to claim process.'

Key clients

  • AXA IM
  • Mace Developments
  • The Association of Infrastructure Investors in Public Private Partnerships
  • AlixPartners UK LLP
  • Lloyds Bank Plc

Lawyers

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Other key lawyers

Edward Shaw; Anna Mills; Robin Jack; Amy Whiting; Philip Hancock; Aoife Marrett