概览
本行45位建筑及工程律师分布在伦敦、香港、新加坡、休斯顿及芝加哥，与本行在美国、拉丁美洲、欧洲大陆、中国内地以及东南亚其他办事处的律师精诚合作，向政府、业主、运营商、受让人、贷款方、工程发起人、承包商、顾问及保险商提供法律服务。无论其担当何种角色，客户尽可依赖本行多年的经验为其业务增值。客户委托本行的项目在规模、复杂度以及风险分担方面均堪称业界标杆。
执业经验
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
The EMEA practice is led from the London office. Our experience includes:Non-contentious
- Heavy cranes dispute. Representing the main contractor in relation to damage caused by heavy cranes at a container port.
- Iron ore mine development in Mauritania. Advised a Chinese steel producer and its advisers in relation to the deep mine extraction, processing and long term offtake of iron ore. Our work includes advising on a joint venture agreement with the government, drafting EPCM and EPC contracts and negotiating service agreements for the provision of energy and transport.
- Petrochemical project, Eygpt. The negotiation and drafting of the construction management agreement and EPC contracts (governed by English law) for a project converting naptha gas, via a Cracker complex, into polyethylene and other petrochemical derivatives.
- Qatari and UK Joint venture. Drafted a suite of contracts for the redevelopment of the Shell centre in London.
- US government and Afghanistan Ministry of Mines. Advised the US government and Afghanistan Ministry of Mines on the development of the mining industry in Afghanistan (with an estimated resource of up to US$3 trillion), with particular emphasis on the tendering process, model mining agreements and suitability of the mining laws.
- Gas-storage facility in the UK. Advised a utility on the application of public procurement rules to a 700-million-cubic-metre gas-storage facility in the United Kingdom and the subsequent drafting and negotiation of an EPCM contract.
- CHP plants in West Africa. Advised a contractor on an EPC contract based on FIDIC for the design and construction of three CHP plants in West Africa.
- Waste to energy project. Advised the project sponsor and the drafting and negotiation of an EPC contract based on IChemE and related contracts in respect of a £100 million waste to energy project in the United Kingdom.
- National Oil Company in South America. Advised on a major EPC contract for the expansion and modernisation of a refinery complex for a National Oil Company in South America, with an estimated value of works in excess of US$3 billion, based on the FIDIC Silver Book.
- Nuclear power plant. Leading on the English law aspects for an international bidder on a project to construct and operate a nuclear power plant comprising two Pressurised Water Reactors with a rating of 1000 MW each, in Eastern Europe.
- Naptha Cracking Unit. Leading on the project contracts for a major petrochemicals complex in Egypt, advising lender group institutions on a series of EPC and related contracts for a Naptha Cracking Unit plus Polyethylene trains, based on bespoke contract forms and valued in excess of US$3.5 billion.
- Gold/copper/zinc/silver deposit in Eritrea. Acted for the project sponsors of a €250 million nickel mine project in Turkey and a US$300 million gold/copper/zinc/silver deposit in Eritrea.
- Baja, Mexico. Acted for the financiers of a US$1.144 billion copper mine project in Baja, Mexico which received the Exploration and Development Funding Award from Mines & Money in 2010.
- Voskhod nickel mine project. Advised on the project documents for the lenders on the US$120 million Voskhod nickel mine project in Kazakhstan, which was awarded European Mining Deal of the Year in 2006.
表彰
- "Mayer Brown stands as a beacon of excellence. The team navigates the complexities of cross-border disputes with unparalleled finesse. They provide pragmatic advice." Chambers UK
- "Mayer Brown delivers practical and direct advice that reflects commercial realities. They always make themselves available." Chambers UK
- ‘The team is very diligent, detailed and understand the construction industry deeply. They have excellent communication on key matters and ensuring matters are closed and resolved in good time.’ Legal 500 UK
- ‘The general ethos within the firm is one of collaboration and putting the client's needs first.' Legal 500 UK
- ‘Mayer Brown provide an incredibly quick turn around for complex issues.’ Legal 500 UK
- ‘This team has great industry knowledge over a broad spectrum of issues. They are then able effectively apply that information to a given situation. Collaboration with the broader team is exceptional.’ Legal 500 USA
- ‘The team's knowledge and experience sets them apart. Additionally, how they convey that knowledge is also very effective.' Legal 500 USA
- 'Mayer Brown has an excellent understanding of public sector clients. They are efficient, responsive, and continuously delivery exceptional value to our mutual clients.' Legal 500 USA
