Based in London and Dubai, our dedicated team provides specialist advice on construction, energy, transport and infrastructure disputes in the UK, Middle East and around the world.
We act for a diverse client base of contractors, public authorities, private developers, funders and other stakeholders involved in high value and complex construction work.
Clients come to us for their most important disputes because we are pragmatic, commercial, to the point, and always the people they want on their team. We will help you manage and mitigate risks and resolve disputes as efficiently as possible.
We are experienced in litigation and arbitration as well as an array of alternative dispute resolution techniques such as adjudication, dispute boards and mediation.
We have deep industry and sector experience in PFI and public infrastructure, residential, energy transition and renewables, industrial and logistics, and commercial, hospitality and leisure. We are also experts in public procurement disputes and in resolving disputes across the rail sector, both construction and commercial.
We have extensive experience of the principal standard form contracts, including FIDIC, JCT, NEC, RIBA, ACE, IChemE and IEE, as well as many forms of bespoke contract.
Outstanding and extremely bright, fantastic lawyers, great on strategy, pragmatic, highly commercial and very approachable.’
The Legal 500 2025: Construction Contentious
Our team is relied upon by clients during the construction phase to manage problems on live projects and to prevent disputes arising. Through strategic and tactical advice, and timely letters and notices, we put our clients in the best possible position where disputes cannot be avoided.
我们的服务
我们与项目团队紧密协作，在处理复杂的 PFI 及公共基础设施项目的各个方面拥有丰富经验。
Disputes in PFI and public infrastructure projects can be particularly challenging, given the long-term nature of the contracts, the complex relationships between public and private sector parties and often complex dispute resolution mechanisms. Our team acts for project companies, as well as building and FM contractors, so has experience across the board to assist in resolving these disputes. We advise in respect of all aspects of these projects including defects, delays, deductions, performance failures, and contract variations.
Recent cases include:
- Advised FM provider in a £35m+ dispute over fire safety defects at a major hospital PFI project. Managed complex adjudication and restructuring proceedings, addressing technical and contractual issues.
- Defending a contractor in a £188m+ PFI dispute involving fire safety and cladding defects across nine social housing towers.
- Advising a project company on a £2m+ dispute in a PFI schools project, following the discovery of significant defects. We supported on limitation strategy, standstill agreements, and prepared for proceedings against contractors.
For expert legal advice, please contact Paul Thwaite, Oliver Sangster or Charlotte Heywood.
我们代表承包商、业主及管理公司处理因高价值住宅工程引发的各类争议。
We have a wealth of experience in acting for contractors, building owners and management companies in a range of disputes arising from high value or large residential and mixed-use developments, including in respect of building defects, fire safety issues, delays and variations.
Recent cases include:
- Advising One Hyde Park (OHP), a landmark luxury development in Knightsbridge, where significant post-completion defects, including severe corrosion of chilled water pipework, had been discovered, requiring extensive and complex remediation. This case was one of The Lawyer's Top 20 cases of 2025 and we have represented OHP since these defects emerged, advising on all aspects of the dispute.
- Advising a major housing developer on various claims following contractor insolvency and discovery of numerous defects at a mixed-use residential and commercial scheme.
- Advising Rydon Group in an £8m+ judicial review against the Secretary of State regarding remediation standards for residential buildings.
For expert legal advice, please contact Paul Thwaite, Oliver Sangster or Charlotte Heywood.
作为罗夏信律师事务所重点关注的领域，能源转型与可再生能源是我们在规避与解决争议方面拥有深厚经验的行业。
We act for both developers and contractors in a wide range of energy transition and renewables disputes including wind farms, solar, battery storage, waste to energy plants, tidal, nuclear, and other forms of developing technologies. We have significant experience in handling contentious issues in this space, drawing on our specialist knowledge.
Recent cases include:
- Advising on a £20m+ arbitration over unpaid solar panel supply and transfer of project companies as security. Managed complex disclosure, standstill agreements, and defended against additional claims relating to gas and property development projects.
- Advised an international engineering group on disputes involving nuclear site works, supply of variable speed drives for a water pumping station, and transformer supply for an offshore wind project – handling adjudications and achieving confidential settlements.
- Represented a contractor in multiple adjudications and ICC arbitrations over civils works scope and final account at a UK renewable power station, addressing claims for liquidated damages, prolongation costs, and contractual interpretation issues.
For expert legal advice, please contact Paul Thwaite, Oliver Sangster or Charlotte Heywood.
我们为工业与物流领域的广泛客户提供服务，协助迅速解决争议，以避免和减轻运营中断。
We act for developers, funders and contractors in a range of disputes in the industrial and logistics sectors, including warehousing, car parks, self-storage facilities, factories, depots and data centres. We understand the challenges associated with disputes in these sectors and are successful in resolving them.
Recent cases include:
- Acting for Accolade Wines in a £160 million claim in connection with the defective design and construction of the largest wine production and distribution facility in the UK. This case involved multi-party English High Court proceedings.
- Advising a contractor on a £10m+ dispute over delays and scope in relation to a major UK transport hub's car park. We addressed issues with significant variations, engineering challenges, and liability for liquidated damages.
- Advising a property owner in High Court litigation over serious waterproofing defects at a self-storage facility, including claims for remedial costs and lost rental income, and supporting with expert investigations and procurement of necessary repairs.
For expert legal advice, please contact Paul Thwaite, Oliver Sangster or Charlotte Heywood.
我们就商业、酒店及休闲设施建设过程中产生的各类争议提供全面咨询服务。
We act for a range of clients in providing real time project advice, as well as resolving disputes when they arise across the commercial, hospitality and leisure sectors. We regularly act in claims involving delays, defects, payment disputes and professional negligence. One of our biggest strengths is understanding the commercial realities that our clients face every single day.
Recent cases include:
- Advising a large real estate fund on complex claims involving major defects, insolvency issues, and remedial works at a hotel development, including performance bond advice and support for loss recovery and eventual sale of the property.
- Successfully achieving judgment that a contractor repudiated a contract for asbestos removal and M&E works in a high-rise office development and advising on the resulting claims.
For expert legal advice, please contact Paul Thwaite, Oliver Sangster or Charlotte Heywood.
我们在为公共和私人机构提供咨询方面拥有丰富经验。
We advise clients on matters arising from UK procurement legislation and frequently represent bidders in challenging the outcome of tenders, as well as providing strategic advice to public bodies on the structure of procurement processes.
Recent cases include:
- Advised Arriva Rail in relation to its claims against the Secretary of State for Transport arising from a tender process conducted by the Department for Transport of the contract to operate the East Midlands Rail Franchise.
- We have been appointed to advise a local authority on the procurement of five school building projects within its boroughs under a Strategic Partnership Agreement.
- Acting for a bidder in respect of the UK Government's decision to terminate the nationwide £6 billion helicopter search and rescue PFI procurement including advice on claims for wasted costs.
- Acting for Marten Walsh Cherer in challenging the outcome of a Ministry of Justice tender for court transcription services.
For expert legal advice, please contact Paul Thwaite, Oliver Sangster or Charlotte Heywood.
作为屡获殊荣铁路团队的一员，我们处理铁路行业各个方面所产生的争议。
We advise on disputes across all areas of the industry including rail infrastructure, procurement challenges, track access issues, the manufacturing of rolling stock and a wide range of commercial disputes arising from day-to-day rail operations.
We act for train operators, rolling stock manufacturers, public bodies and contractors. We are experienced in using alternative dispute resolution techniques alongside arbitration and litigation, as well as under the Access Dispute Resolution Rules and the Rail Industry Dispute Resolution Rules.
Recent cases include:
- Advising a rolling stock manufacturer in respect of a claim for in excess of £25 million for liquidated damages for late delivery.
- Advising on a £10 million dispute in expert determination arising from the interpretation of a maintenance agreement.
- Advising a TOC owning group in respect of various contentious matters arising from the renationalisation of its TOCs.
For expert legal advice, please contact Paul Thwaite, Oliver Sangster or Charlotte Heywood.
