Fenwick Elliott LLP

Fenwick Elliott is the UK’s largest specialist construction and energy law firm, established in 1986 and dedicated exclusively to advising on construction matters. The firm provides legal services across all stages of the construction process, including procurement strategy, contract documentation and negotiation, risk management, project support, and dispute resolution through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and adjudication.

The firm acts for a diverse client base in both the public and private sectors, including state corporations, developers, main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, institutional investors, universities, local authorities, and utilities. It has advised on major infrastructure projects worldwide, such as power stations, refineries, pipelines, process plants, dams, bridges, roads, airports, stadia, hospitals, universities, and schools, and also advises on public/private finance matters.

Fenwick Elliott has extensive experience in construction, infrastructure, and energy projects across the Middle East. In 2015, the firm opened its Dubai office, which now serves as an international hub for clients in the Middle East, Africa, and South East Asia. The firm is also well known for its work on large-scale energy projects including oil, gas, nuclear, and renewables, with involvement in some of the world’s most significant developments, as well as onshore and offshore wind farm projects across the UK and Europe.

The firm is highly experienced in dispute avoidance and resolution, frequently advising on complex international arbitrations under rules such as DIAC, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, SCCA, UNCITRAL, and ICSID. Its partners include trained mediators, accredited adjudicators, and practising arbitrators. Fenwick Elliott also provides procurement and project documentation advice, covering a wide range of agreements including EPC, joint venture, alliancing, framework, and service contracts, as well as bonds, warranties, and guarantees.

Staffing
25 Partners; 36 Senior Associates, Associates, Paralegals, and Trainees; 28 Business Support, Personal Assistants, and Administrative Staff.