Formal dispute resolution should always be a last resort. It’s why we regularly act as project counsel during the development and construction phases, drafting and negotiating contracts from the very start of a project. Of course, contract risk is a key aspect of any construction or engineering project, from complex...

International planning regimes are complex, political and often do not align naturally with the needs of business. Regulation and procedures limit business opportunities in real estate development and infrastructure planning, and by control through environmental compliance. We advise on nationally important infrastructure projects, such as energy generation and strategic transport...

As corporations and organisations increasingly embed environmental compliance into their infrastructure, products, services, supply chains and investments, environmental law now impacts most sectors and jurisdictions. Our Environment team supports clients across a diverse range of business sectors including power, waste, water, construction, finance and technology. The team provides a comprehensive...

Our lawyers advise on all types of outsourcing, including offshoring and nearshoring, one-off and framework procurements and collaborative sourcing. We can also provide you with the right advice to bring services back in-house successfully by re-negotiating and 'insourcing' your outsourcing agreements, as well as second-generation outsourcing. Our advice is designed...

Project and infrastructure finance is a specialist area that requires a combination of industry and market knowledge with legal and risk management expertise, as well as a sound grasp of the financial fundamentals. Our international team has a reputation for successfully delivering first-class support in all segments of the infrastructure...

The infrastructure group provides sector-focused energy expertise for a diverse range of energy projects and the commercial agreements and regulatory frameworks that underpin them. We advise developers, financiers, owners and energy utilities on energy generation, distribution, storage, supply and efficiency. Our advice includes negotiating EPC, O&M and finance contracts; electricity...

Buying or supplying construction services can be complex, often with many stakeholders' interests to balance, for example developers, funders, purchasers, tenants, occupiers, supply chain and investors. Our broad insight and perspective on the requirements at all levels of a transaction enables us to bring a balanced, pragmatic and commercial approach...

Our specialist team of regulated procurement lawyers advise on all aspects of UK, European Member State and international regulated public and utilities procurement law. We advise public bodies and regulated utilities on structuring and delivering high value procurements for contracts across all of our sectors. Many of our clients are...