Praised by clients for providing ‘realistic advice grounded in deep practical experience’, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s team handles a broad swathe of issues relating to projects across ASEAN, South Asia and the Middle East. Daniel Waldek leads the team, and is well-known for his specialism in international arbitrations within the construction space. Waldek is particularly active within the oil and gas, renewables, and transport sectors. Adrian Wong routinely assists clients with project tender procedures and financing agreements, with an additional area of focus for Wong being data centres. Alistair Henderson has longstanding experience representing government bodies, global banks, and construction companies in the full gamut of construction disputes.
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- 'The real difference that Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer made was that the dispute strategy was formulated based on proactive anticipation of and to effectively neutralise the counterparties position.'
- 'The team's knowledge of case law, precedent and utilisation of factual analysis to prepare positions was a notch above its competition.'
- 'Daniel Waldek is very knowledgeable. Brings great strategy insights with a commercial appreciation.'
- 'Timely, comprehensive advice. They 'get it' and understand and clearly identify the important points you want and need to know.'
- 'Excellent team - brings relevant experience, dispute expertise, and strategic insight. Realistic advice grounded in deep practical experience with an appreciation for commercial realities. The quality of deliverables was high and always on time.'
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Practice head
Daniel Waldek
Other key lawyers
Adrian Wong; Alastair Henderson