Power

We have extensive experience of the technical and legal issues that arise in the procurement and construction of energy and power projects of every sort, including hydroelectro power stations, combined gas cycle power stations, power station and desalination plants, independent water and power plants, and oil refinery and pipeline projects.

Construction of combined cycle power station and desalination plant

Acting on behalf of a major international EPC contractor in connection with various disputes and legal issues arising during the construction and commissioning of a 1025MW combined cycle power station and associated desalination plant in Qatar.

Advice on disputes under the IChemE Red Book

Acting on behalf of an EPC contractor and its parent company on a project for the provision of a process plant under a modified IChemE Red Book contract. Issues included advising on UK and EU health and safety issues relating to alleged odorous emissions and successfully obtaining an injunction to restrain a call on a demand bond.

Independent water and power project, UAE

Acting on behalf of a major international EPC contractor during the tender and contract negotiation phase of a large-scale US$2.8 billion power and water project in the UAE and providing project support and claims advice on all legal issues arising during the design and construction phases of the project.

Defending client in ICC Arbitration proceedings

Acting on behalf of an Asian chemical production company defending claims brought by its EPC contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings.