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  • Overview

Key Contacts

J. Laurens WilkesMichael E. PikielGustavo J. MembielaMichael Stepek
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At the intersection of legal know-how and industry insight, our Construction Industry Team delivers strategic counsel to clients across all facets of the construction sector. From owners and contractors to engineers and architects, we provide comprehensive legal support throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. We bring decades of experience in construction projects across industries, including social infrastructure, commercial buildings, transport (heavy and light rail, roads, ports, airports, and related infrastructure), telecommunications, data centers, stadiums, and energy (traditional and renewable).

Our integrated service platform supports all aspects of domestic and international projects and includes lawyers with extensive experience in construction and commercial agreements (including EPC), finance, acquisitions and dispositions, environmental law, federal and state regulation, litigation, tax, and real estate, among other areas, to support every aspect of a project. With a practical understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities, we are committed to helping our clients build with confidence.

Key Contacts

J. Laurens WilkesMichael E. PikielGustavo J. MembielaMichael Stepek
View Our Full Team

Areas of Focus

At the core of our Construction practice is a team of highly recognized trial and arbitration lawyers who represent U.S. and international construction and infrastructure companies in high-stakes disputes before state and federal courts, administrative boards, arbitration panels, and international tribunals.

Our litigators represent contractors, owners/sponsors, and lenders in the full range of matters from front-end bid/procurement disputes and risk counseling to breach of contract, administrative actions, products liability, fraud and fiduciary duty, trade secret, restructuring, and tort matters. We also have extensive experience with traditional construction-related issues, including delay, disruption, and acceleration claims, as well as extra-contractual claims occurring across projects. With deep knowledge of construction law and industry standards, our attorneys craft tailored dispute resolution strategies that protect our clients’ interests while minimizing disruption to ongoing projects. We also collaborate across practice areas—such as insurance recovery, labor and employment, and environmental law—to address multifaceted issues and deliver comprehensive solutions.

Winston offers deep experience in handling complex construction transactions, guiding clients through every stage of project development with precision and foresight. We advise on contract negotiation and drafting, including design-build agreements, EPC contracts, joint ventures, and public-private partnerships, ensuring terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with business objectives. Our attorneys work closely with our finance, real estate, energy, and tax teams to structure deals that optimize value and minimize risk. Whether supporting large-scale infrastructure projects or commercial developments, we bring a strategic, detail-oriented approach that helps clients facilitate smooth project execution.

Related Capabilities

Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Environmental
Project Finance
Real Estate
Tax
Energy
Infrastructure
Insurance

Notable

“They’re excellent on every front, from structuring and closing deals to handling issues that pop up…”

Chambers USA

Laurens Wilkes Recognized for Global Disputes & Arbitration - Construction

Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers 2024

“[Laurens] is...responsive, smart in his approach, and strategic...”

Chambers USA
Chambers USA

“They’re excellent on every front, from structuring and closing deals to handling issues that pop up…”

Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers 2024

Laurens Wilkes Recognized for Global Disputes & Arbitration - Construction

Chambers USA

“[Laurens] is...responsive, smart in his approach, and strategic...”

ArticleConstruction Disputes: Suitability and Up-Front Considerations for Arbitration Rule Selection
In an article for Global Arbitration Review, Laurens Wilkes, Michael Stepek, Gustavo Membiela, and Imad Khan examine key practices across major arbitral bodies to help practitioners assess the rules that may be most suitable for their construction-related projects. 
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ArticleConstruction Disputes: Suitability and Up-Front Considerations for Arbitration Rule Selection
In an article for Global Arbitration Review, Laurens Wilkes, Michael Stepek, Gustavo Membiela, and Imad Khan examine key practices across major arbitral bodies to help practitioners assess the rules that may be most suitable for their construction-related projects. 
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