Praised for its ‘great expertise and profound knowledge’, K&L Gates LLP is well-versed across domestic and international construction projects in the energy, real estate, and transport sectors. The group is regularly instructed by a diverse client base of contractors, employers, and funders. The practice is jointly steered by Matthew Smith, who leads the energy and transport construction offering, and Kevin Greene who specialises in domestic commercial real estate developments. Nicola Ellis regularly receives mandates from the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, while Daniel Lopez de Arroyabe’s practice focuses on the rail industry. Both private and public sector clients turn to Inga Hall for her expertise on procurement strategy and contractual arrangements.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘I would especially like to highlight Matthew Smith, the partner leading the engagement. His domain expertise was evident throughout the process. He brought invaluable insights to the table and played a crucial role during negotiations, combining technical legal knowledge with a strategic understanding of the commercial landscape. His responsiveness and ability to grasp and address critical issues under time pressure made a significant difference to the successful outcome of the deal.’
- ‘From the outset, the team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of the sector. Their availability and commitment to delivering high-quality work on tight timelines was particularly impressive. They were consistently proactive, ensuring that documents were turned around quickly and with great attention to detail.’
- 'Matt Smith's understanding of construction contracts is outstanding but he is also a wonderful person to work with, bringing a pragmatic approach.'
- ‘They stand out for their great expertise, profound knowledge and the ability of the construction team to deal effectively and provide solutions to complex matters associated with this type of contract.’
- 'Matthew Smith's responsiveness and ability to grasp and address critical issues under time pressure made a significant difference to the successful outcome of the deal.’
- ‘Matthew Smith is very experienced in construction contracts.’
Key clients
- Qatar Rail
- Crossrail
- Transport for London
- Westinghouse Electric Company
- Vanquish Properties
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Corinth Pipework
- ZF Devco and DF Devco
- Orlen Spolka Akcyjna
- ALEC Construction
Work highlights
Advising Westinghouse on their flagship European project, a $20bn new build nuclear power plant in Poland.
Advising ZF Devco on the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal Project with a matter value worth over $400m.
Acting for TfL on its procurement of its Innovative Escalator Modernisation Project, worth £242m.
Practice head
Matthew Smith; Kevin Greene
Other key lawyers
Nicola Ellis; Inga Hall; Daniel Lopez de Arroyabe