Jointly led by Matthew Buchanan and 'one of the best global practitioners in this market' Paul Sandosham, the team at Clifford Chance is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of construction issues across the mining, wind power and data centre spaces. Buchanan stands out due to his knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts and procurement structures, routinely assisting both sponsors and lenders therein. Sandosham is recommended for his experience representing clients in complex disputes concerning major infrastructure and energy projects. James Thornton is a key figure within the team known for his strong focus on renewable energy projects, routinely assisting battery storage and solar clients on such matters.

Praised by clients for providing ‘realistic advice grounded in deep practical experience’, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP‘s team handles a broad swathe of issues relating to projects across ASEAN, South Asia and the Middle East. Daniel Waldek leads the team, and is well-known for his specialism in international arbitrations within the construction space. Waldek is particularly active within the oil and gas, renewables, and transport sectors. Adrian Wong routinely assists clients with project tender procedures and financing agreements, with an additional area of focus for Wong being data centres. Alistair Henderson has longstanding experience representing government bodies, global banks, and construction companies in the full gamut of construction disputes.

Linklaters‘ group often leverages its international network to act for global sponsors, developers, and key players across the oil and gas space in relation to both onshore and offshore projects. ‘Exceptional individual’ Mark Veitch leads the team, and is noted for his vast knowledge which spans the full range of construction agreements within the energy and transport sectors; Veitch is an expert in financing work and contractual arrangements, and has a strong focus on the renewable energy industry. Jie Yun Phua is also a key member of the team.

Acting for a diverse client base of construction, semi-conductor and data centre clients, Nishimura & Asahi is noted for its expertise in claims brought by contractors and cases involving delays. The team is also adept at handling the full suite of contractual issues within the construction space. Dividing his time between Singapore and Tokyo, practice head Shintaro Uno routinely acts for contractors in arbitrations and cases relating to major transport, residential and energy projects. Natalie Yap is well-placed to advise on both on and offshore construction work, and Tomomi Murata is also a name to note.

Pinsent Masons MPillay‘s practice, which is jointly led by Chen Han Toh and James Harris, stands out for its strong focus on construction disputes across Africa, the Middle East, and the ASEAN region. Frédéric Gillion stands out due to his experience handling ICC arbitrations, while ‘superb strategist’ Sam Boyling is known for assisting Chinese clients with major international energy and transport projects with international arbitrations, dividing his time between Beijing and Singapore. The ‘exceptionally bright’ Andrea Clark is experienced handling complex construction and engineering disputes, often in relation to wind farms and rail projects.