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CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING: INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 800 attorneys spanning the United States, London, Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar and Shanghai, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today’s legal and business challenges. Our London office, established in 2000, advises clients, from startups to multinationals, in almost every industry and commercial area. Duane Morris’ Construction Group has been consistently ranked among the industry leaders by Chambers USA, U.S. News-Best Lawyers and Law360, including multiple law firm of the year honors. Our lawyers understand the full scope of issues involved in the design, development, financing, performance and management of major construction, infrastructure and engineering projects throughout the world, and advise many of the leading firms and institutions in the sector.
They assist clients in the preparation and enforcement of international arbitration agreements, as well as the enforcement of awards made by arbitral tribunals. Our lawyers serve as arbitrators on international panels and in private arbitrations. They also advise clients involved in alternative dispute resolution procedures — such as mediation, conciliation and the use of “mini-trials” — now available under most international arbitration rules and standard agreements.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCEOur London-based construction and engineering team, including accredited arbitrators, provides the full range of legal assistance for international arbitrations to clients in nearly every aspect of construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure. Our skilled team includes recognized construction and engineering lawyers who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to address our clients’ business and legal challenges. Our lawyers draw on a diverse range of industry experience to provide pragmatic and innovative advice and cost-effective, practical solutions designed with commercial value in mind.
We are able to call upon our network of specialist construction and engineering lawyers across the Duane Morris offices in the United States and Asia Pacific to provide resource where required. Our global reach allows us to ensure that our clients receive round-the-clock advice and benefit from our shared international best practices. We work closely with an established network of trusted local advisors, including counsel and technical experts, to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service. In this way our team is able to bring together the perfect blend of sector-specific knowledge and international expertise.
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THE INTERNATIONAL ARENAOur lawyers are experienced in handling arbitrations under the major international arbitration conventions, rule systems and specialized arbitration providers, including:
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
• International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the international affiliate of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR)
• JAMS
• United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)Austrian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration
• Dubai International Arbitration Centre
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Arbitration and Conciliation Tribunal (FACT)
• Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB)
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
• Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society, U.S. (ARIASoUS)
• Reinsurance Association of America
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DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGEOur team regularly advises clients on all of the leading standard forms of contract, including FIDIC, ICC, IChemE and NEC standard forms. Our lawyers are also familiar with many of the amendments and bespoke contracts adopted by leading international employers.
Our lawyers’ detailed knowledge of construction contracts extends to funding documentation, bonds, warranties and appointment documents. We provide objective and practical advice on a comprehensive range of construction law issues.
We represent clients in preparing and presenting their case before international arbitration panels and in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures available under most standard arbitration agreements. We also assist our clients with matters concerning dispute resolution provisions and choice of law and choice of forum clauses.
“ Vijay Bange sees the bigger picture straight away and is very astute on tactical matters.”
Chambers UK
Steve Nichol has been repeatedly recognised as a leading individual by the Legal 500, particularly for his work in the rail sector.
The Legal 500
BILATERAL INVESTMENT TREATY ARBITRATIONSOur team is uniquely placed to deal with bilateral investment treaty arbitrations, given our breadth of experience in these matters. We have previously advised on bilateral treaty issues arising out of projects in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We are well versed in the nuances of investigating claims under international treaties and understand the political and commercial considerations that arise as a result.
VIJAY K. BANGE Partner +44 20 7786 2147 [email protected]
STEVE NICHOL Partner +44 20 7786 2117 [email protected]
TANYA CHADHA Associate +44 20 7786 2149 [email protected]
MATTHEW J. FRIEDLANDER Associate +44 20 7786 2143 [email protected]
