Water & utilities

We have extensive experience on every kind of domestic and international water projects, including wastewater, mechanical and biological treatment plants, desalination, water treatment facilities, waste to energy projects and Integrated Water and Power Plants (or IWPPs.)

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.

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.

Representing a client before the FIDIC DAB

The client, a government authority, sought help over claims brought by a contractor, under the FIDIC Orange book, following a dispute over a new environmental process facility. Fenwick Elliott represented the client during a number of hearings before the DAB.

Construction of gas-fired power and desalination plant

Acting on behalf of a major international EPC contractor in connection with disputes arising during the construction of a gas-fired power station and multi-stage flash desalination plant in Kuwait, including ICC arbitration proceedings.