Projects & Construction

International counseling for complex arrangements, contract planning, and innovative legal solutions in infrastructure, technology, and real estate

Our project and construction lawyers represent a diverse range of clients – including construction consortia, contractors, government entities, and major corporations – in high-value, complex disputes and project matters across the globe.

They advise on contract and investment planning, and act as counsel in international arbitration, mediation, and enforcement proceedings, often involving significant infrastructure, technology, and real estate projects.

Completing projects successfully, efficiently, and with minimal disruptions is at the core of what we do. We remove obstacles from initial procurement and development, through arbitration and litigation (if needed), wherever your project may be located.

The complexity and technological challenges involved with construction projects demand a dynamic approach, whether you are an owner or developer, contractor or project manager, financier, or government entity.  

Reed Smith provides practical, timely counsel on projects of all types and sizes, focusing particularly on real estate (including commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments) and public-private partnerships. By offering early insight into project challenges and legal awareness training for your teams, we can help you avoid disputes. Should such disputes occur, we offer innovative and tested dispute resolution strategies and are adept at assisting in domestic or international arbitration forums. 

"Reed Smith houses a noteworthy construction group that regularly assists clients with a range of non-contentious matters. Its lawyers are frequently involved in work concerning various infrastructure schemes, including LNG projects and both conventional and renewable energy developments. The firm's clients include leading contractors and insurers, as well as owners and developers. The team possesses additional capabilities in relation to the handling of urban regeneration mandates. "

Chambers UK

"Reed Smith LLP is highly regarded for its presence in the energy, renewables and natural resources sector. It is able to utilize the firm's global presence to tackle a variety of sophisticated construction-related work."

Chambers USA

"From its offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Reed Smith is able to advise clients on construction-related transactional work, and is a key name for such work in the UAE. The firm's lawyers are also active on contentious matters, including ICC arbitrations. The team is experienced in representing contractors and employers, including oil and gas companies."

Chambers Global, United Arab Emirates

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