K&L Gates LLP‘s non-contentious construction team is co-led by Matthew Smith and Kevin Greene and regularly acts on infrastructure and construction projects in both domestic and international markets. Smith has experience advising on renewable energy matters such as nuclear power plant projects, while Greene acts on domestic development projects such as redevelopments in London, and office refurbishments. Nicola Ellis is well-versed acting for employers and contractors, and handles matters in the energy and transport sectors.
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- Many of the lawyers have been with the firm for a number of years, and it creates a truly collegiate atmosphere that shows in the standard of service offered.
- The team is smart, engaging, friendly, and professional. They are great to work with.
- Nicola Ellis is a strong construction lawyer with great relationship and management skills.
- They provide pragmatic advice along with strong legal advice.
- Matthew Smith is great to work with. He is fun and open while being professional and pragmatic.
Key clients
- Qatar Rail
- Crossrail
- Transport for London
- London Underground Limited
- Westinghouse Electric Company
- Vanquish Properties
- Nuveen Real Estate
- ZF Devco and DF Devco
- Corinth Pipework
- Formula 1
Work highlights
Advising Westinghouse on their ‘flagship’ European project a multi-billion new build nuclear power plant in Poland.
Advising ZF Devco on the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal Project with a matter value worth over $400 million.
Advising on the project for the construction of the second line of the Beniu-Bozoy-Shymkent (BBS) gas pipeline project in Kazakhstan (BBS).
Practice head
Matthew Smith; Kevin Greene
Other key lawyers
Nicola Ellis