Clyde & Co Expands Construction Practice With Addition Of Partner Robin Wood In London
Global law firm Clyde & Co has appointed Robin Wood as a partner in its Projects & Construction practice in London. Wood
Clyde & Co Expands Construction Practice With Addition Of Partner Robin Wood In LondonGlobal law firm Clyde & Co has appointed Robin Wood as a partner in its Projects & Construction practice in London. Wood, who joins from CMS, specialises in contentious construction law with a focus on international infrastructure projects. As a fluent Spanish speaker, he provides crucial support...
Clyde & Co Expands Construction Practice With Addition Of Partner Robin Wood In London
Global law firm Clyde & Co has appointed Robin Wood as a partner in its Projects & Construction practice in London. Wood, who joins from CMS, specialises in contentious construction law with a focus on international infrastructure projects. As a fluent Spanish speaker, he provides crucial support to Spanish-speaking contractors, helping them anticipate, avoid and resolve disputes.
In addition to his role as a solicitor advocate, Wood is actively involved in international arbitration and has extensive experience with major international arbitral institutions. He also handles litigation matters in the English courts. His project portfolio spans across various regions, including the UK, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Notably, Wood has worked on diverse projects in sectors such as transport infrastructure, energy, electricity transmission, water, chemical process plants, and marine construction and dredging.
“Clyde & Co’s reputation in the construction sector really sets the firm apart and its global capability and growing footprint in the European market makes it a great home for me to continue to build my practice. I look forward to joining a firm which can offer clients a truly joined-up service,” Robin Wood said.
John Morris, Partner and Global Chair of Clyde & Co’s Projects & Construction practice, added: “Bringing Robin onboard allows us to provide even greater support to our Spanish-speaking clients. His experience in building relationships with clients internationally complements our own focus on strengthening our global presence, particularly across Europe, the Middle East, the APAC region and the Americas. We look forward to welcoming Robin to the firm.”
Since the beginning of 2023, Clyde & Co has welcomed 27 partners from outside the firm, reinforcing its global disputes, corporate & advisory, and regulatory & investigations practices. The firm has also expanded its footprint by establishing offices in Milan, Warsaw, and Boston.
In its London office, Robin Wood joins a cohort of new hires that includes Peter Barnes, Malcom Frost, Charlotte Kelly, Rob Lowe, Anna Nerush, and Jahnavi Ramachandran.
Clyde & Co’s global Projects & Construction group focuses on key sectors such as infrastructure, social infrastructure, commercial development, energy, and transport. The firm represents major international contractors and other market participants, offering a client-centric perspective and expertise across the entire spectrum of projects & construction services. Their transactional team provides critical support for complex infrastructure projects, including drafting and negotiating contract documents and ensuring successful project delivery.