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Infrastructure disputes

Drawing on extensive major projects experience, our Infrastructure disputes team provides strategic solutions and expert advice to support our clients as they navigate complex disputes on a range of infrastructure projects.

M25 Junction aerial view of a complex M25 junction from above representing infrastructure disputes

Infrastructure projects are often technically complex, involving high capital and operational expenditure, and multiple stakeholders.

The scale, corporate structures, value and complexity of these projects can result in challenges to delivery.

At Burges Salmon, our Infrastructure disputes team understands the intricacies and risk areas associated with major projects. We leverage our deep-rooted sector experience in areas such as energy and utilities, transport, development and regeneration, technology, telecommunications and public-private partnerships (PPP/PFI).

The Infrastructure disputes team provides commercially astute legal solutions to avoid or mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Our multi-disciplinary team advises on some of the most high-profile, cutting-edge projects across the UK, including in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

With a proven track record of success, we are trusted advisors for navigating the complexities of infrastructure disputes.

Services

Adjudication

International and domestic arbitration

Litigation in the courts of both England and Scotland

Expert determination

Statutory appeals

Judicial review

Examples of our work

PFI project company

Advising a PFI project company on contractual and strategic aspects of the handback of a sewage treatment plant in Scotland.

Unincorporated joint venture

Acting for an unincorporated joint venture involving three major engineering contractors in respect of a multi-million-pound dispute arising from a £4 billion tunnelling project.

Construction disputes

Advising on construction disputes arising from a £340 million road improvement scheme, including representing our client in seven adjudications and two arbitrations.

Local authority

Advising a local authority on issues arising from the development of a £600 million+ residential and commercial regeneration scheme.

Major airport operators

Acting for two major airport operators on telecoms issues.

Adjudication of disputes

Advising on the successful adjudication of disputes with a PFI project company, in relation to the operation of insurance review and market testing procedures for the design, construction and operation of seven schools.

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What others say

“Burges Salmon put forward a multidisciplinary team combining their transport, banking and corporate teams to offer us a seamless service and help us successfully deliver our transaction.”

Legal 500 UK 2025

“Very friendly and knowledgeable team. You have the ear of an expert with a can do attitude.”

Legal 500 UK 2024

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