Energy And Construction Disputes
For over 30 years, we have represented owners, financial institutions, architects, engineers, construction managers and contractors in connection with disputes arising out of infrastructure, energy and construction projects in the U.S. and around the world. We understand the construction industry and the legal issues that arise from complex construction projects. Examples include:
- Arbitrated case to final award on behalf of developer of diesel-fired power plant over termination of Power Purchase Agreement and costs of construction.
- Arbitrated a case to final award on behalf of national government in connection with dispute arising out of operating rights to coal-fired power project.
- Arbitrated case to final award on behalf of national government in an investment treaty arbitration arising out of large construction project.
- Arbitrated case to final award on behalf of investment bank in dispute arising out of development of power project.
- Arbitrated case to final award on behalf of developer of construction project.
- Arbitrated case on behalf of developer of hydroelectric project.
- Represented designer of sewage treatment plant in litigation arising out of alleged construction and design failures.
- Represented numerous architects and engineers in litigations involving claims of design defects.
- Represented U.S. developer in litigation arising out of development of Bolivian hydroelectric projects.
- Represented financial institution in litigation arising out of financing of gas pipeline; tried case to successful final judgment (New York Supreme Court).
- Represented builder of New York office complex in litigation involving construction delays and cost over-runs.
- Arbitrated case to final award on behalf of owner in dispute with construction manager over delays, defective work and breaches of contract (AAA arbitration in New York).
- Represented New York construction manager in connection with numerous litigations arising out of New York City construction disputes.
- Represented owner of large New York City building in connection with numerous construction disputes.
- Arbitrated case to final award on behalf of alternative energy corporation in dispute over agreement to purchase ownership interest in power project.
- Represented developer of hydropower facility in connection with dispute with EPC Contractor over cost overruns and defective work.