White & Case LLP International Law Firm, Global Law Practice - Construction

The global construction and engineering market is undergoing a period of intense activity. Projects in the Western World that stalled during the global recession have reignited, the Middle East continues its inexorable drive forward, fueled by vast natural resources, and emerging markets are seeing unprecedented levels of development. However, lenders and governments remain cautious about the long-term global picture. We advise clients across the globe on all their construction-related legal needs, from the drafting of tender and project documentation to the resolution of disputes arising out of projects. With a client base that spans governments and states, energy and utility companies, lenders, developers and contractors, we offer clients insight into the shifting commercial and legal landscape. Our lawyers have advised on developments in more than 90 countries, across six continents, including many of the world's largest projects. Our experience covers all major sectors including transport infrastructure (airports, ports, roads, rail and water), oil and gas, petrochemicals, process plant, power, mining and metals and commercial property. We offer a single point of contact for project development, contract administration and dispute resolution advice. Many of our lawyers advise on both project development and dispute resolution, giving them a unique understanding of the full life cycle of a construction project. We prepare and negotiate commercially appropriate, special conditions for all major forms of construction contracts, as well as bespoke contracts and ancillary documents, including financial support arrangements, concession contracts, joint venture agreements, technology supply and license agreements, and operation and maintenance contracts. Our experience of FIDIC, the most widely used form of contract internationally, is unsurpassed; in 2009, we authored one of the leading industry texts of the use of the FIDIC contract forms. In dispute resolution, we represent clients in international arbitrations around the world, under many different laws, as well as in litigation before courts at all levels. We also advise clients on dispute board proceedings and other forms of intermediate and alternative dispute resolution, as well as on contract administration and the management of claims arising during the course of a project. View all lawyers in Construction   AWARDS "A truly global practice acting on large and high-value projects and disputes with an intensely strong international focus."Chambers UK 2014, Construction "High capability to represent clients both within and without the Asia- Pacific region and noted strengths in the construction, energy and infrastructure sectors."Chambers Global 2014, International Arbitration "This first-rate team has an exceptional track record for handling high-profile arbitrations and litigation. Its group of multilingual lawyers is one of the most international on the market, boasting experience in landmark disputes around the world. Construction arbitration is one of its key areas of focus."Chambers Europe 2013, International Arbitration–France "White & Case LLP’s 'remarkable' group is 'fantastic' for international construction projects."The Legal 500 – United Kingdom 2012 (Real Estate: Construction) "At the top of the international arbitration table [and] especially admired for its strength in the construction sector."Chambers Global 2013, International Arbitration