Business Details
Expert Construction & Energy Legal Services
Fenwick Elliott is a leading law firm specialising in construction and energy law, with a global reputation for delivering expert legal services. Our team of highly respected lawyers combines deep industry knowledge with a commercially minded approach to support clients across the lifecycle of construction, engineering, and energy projects. With a presence in London and Dubai, we work closely with clients worldwide, offering tailored solutions for dispute resolution, procurement, contract documentation, and risk management.Our commitment to innovation is exemplified by our leadership in BIM and sustainability practices, ensuring clients navigate evolving legal and environmental landscapes effectively. Recognised in Chambers & Partners UK and The Legal 500, we prioritise client relationships through proactive advice and a focus on achieving practical, timely outcomes.
Services
Dispute Resolution
Procurement Advice
BIM Compliance
Sustainability Law
Contract Negotiation
International Arbitration
Health & Safety
Project Support
Adjudication
Energy Regulation
Highlights and features
- We are the UK's largest construction and energy law firm with global reach.
- Our team includes top-ranked lawyers in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.
- We pioneered BIM legal frameworks and sustainability compliance strategies.
- We provide partner-led dispute resolution in over 100 adjudications annually.
- Our lawyers hold dual qualifications in law and engineering for technical depth.
Associations and certifications
- UK Green Building Council
- Legal Sustainability Alliance
What people say
Market-leading expertise
Commercial approach
Technical excellence
Proactive advice
Global reach
Services
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles complex construction and energy conflicts through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. We specialise in high-value international cases, offering strategic advice to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests. Our lawyers are accredited adjudicators with extensive experience in FIDIC and DAB procedures.
BIM Compliance
We provide legal frameworks for Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation, addressing intellectual property, liability, and collaboration protocols. Our expertise ensures compliance with Level 2 BIM requirements while mitigating contractual risks for government and private sector projects.
Sustainability Law
Our sustainability practice advises on environmental regulations, ESG compliance, and low-carbon transition strategies. We help clients integrate sustainability clauses into contracts and navigate renewable energy project requirements under UK and EU legislation.
Procurement Advice
We guide clients through public and private procurement processes, including EU tender regulations and FIDIC contract frameworks. Our services cover risk allocation, contract negotiation, and dispute prevention for infrastructure and energy projects.
International Arbitration
With expertise in ICC, LCIA, and ICSID rules, our arbitration team handles complex energy and construction disputes globally. We represent clients in oil & gas, renewables, and infrastructure sectors, delivering culturally informed solutions for multi-jurisdictional cases.
People
Karen Gidwani
Senior Partner
Specialist in construction dispute resolution with 25+ years' experience advising international clients on arbitration, adjudication, and mediation for major infrastructure projects.
Simon Tolson
Partner
Ranked in Chambers & Legal 500, Simon handles complex construction disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation, with particular expertise in energy and infrastructure sectors.
Stacy Sinclair
Partner
Technology and innovation lead with dual expertise in legal practice and digital construction, driving BIM implementation strategies and smart contract solutions for major construction projects.
Patrick Stone
Partner
Middle East specialist with 20+ years' experience in construction law, advising on major infrastructure projects across the Gulf region and handling international arbitration cases.
Nicholas Gould
Partner
Construction law expert with extensive experience in contract drafting, project advice, and dispute resolution across UK and international infrastructure projects.
Questions
What construction law services do you offer?
We provide full-service construction law support including dispute resolution, contract negotiation, procurement advice, BIM compliance, and project risk management for domestic and international projects.
Do you handle international energy disputes?
Yes, our specialist team handles cross-border energy disputes through arbitration and litigation, with particular expertise in oil & gas, renewables, and nuclear energy projects globally.
How do you support sustainable construction?
We advise on environmental compliance, ESG integration, and low-carbon transition strategies, helping clients meet UK Green Building Council standards and EU sustainability regulations.
What procurement expertise do you have?
We guide clients through public and private procurement processes, including EU tender regulations, FIDIC contracts, and risk allocation strategies for infrastructure and energy projects.
Can you assist with BIM implementation?
Yes, we provide legal frameworks for BIM Level 2 compliance, addressing intellectual property, liability allocation, and collaboration protocols for digital construction projects.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices in London (UK) and Dubai (UAE), with lawyers operating across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and the Americas through strategic partnerships.
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