Jones Day - Services - Construction

Jones Day has established one of the preeminent construction practices of any law firm. With more than 65 attorneys located in major financial centers throughout the world, Jones Day's construction practice constitutes one of the largest concentrations of construction industry attorneys, providing clients with an unparalleled combination of global reach, industry knowledge, and wide-ranging experience. The Firm's construction attorneys represent clients in every aspect of the design, engineering and construction process, from planning and design to financing, through bidding and award, during construction and after project completion, including resolving claims through litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Broad Range of Industry Experience. Firm attorneys have played significant roles on landmark projects like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio; the Alameda Corridor Project, a $2.4 billion consolidated rail corridor linking the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the rail yards of East Los Angeles; the J.P. Morgan World Headquarters in New York; and the Taipei Financial Center, the world's tallest building. Jones Day attorneys also distinguish themselves on a daily basis, serving clients outside the spotlight on construction projects within all industry segments, including general building, public facilities, health care, transportation, infrastructure, industrial and pharmaceutical processes, energy and utilities, oil and gas, and hospitality. Firm attorneys are experienced with traditional, nontraditional and "turnkey" approaches to project delivery. Jones Day has gained wide recognition for its representation of public, private and public/private owners, developers, financial institutions, joint venturers, investors, tenants, contractors, major subcontractors and suppliers, and design professionals on virtually every type of project.

Underlying Contract Documentation And Contract Forms. Jones Day attorneys have advised clients on various government forms of construction contracts in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as the forms of all major professional and industry groups (e.g., AIA, AGC, EJCDC, CMAA, DBIA, FIDIC, ENAA, ICE and ECI). Based on their vast experience, Jones Day attorneys are able to advise clients on the pitfalls associated with various forms and how to modify them in light of the particular project risks and the client's role on the project. In addition, Firm attorneys have developed a wide variety of nonstandard project-specific contracts for everything from hospital construction to major infrastructure projects located around the world.

Construction Dispute Resolution and Litigation in the United States. Jones Day has been recognized as the top litigation firm in the United States by The American Lawyer in its inaugural award. The Firm's construction litigators have extensive experience in the prosecution and defense of all types of construction claims brought by or against owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, suppliers, manufacturers, design professionals, builders risk insurers, and sureties. Jones Day litigators understand the unique issues that arise on public works projects, such as competitive bidding requirements and the increasing use of the federal and state false claims acts. In addition to traditional litigation, the Firm has vast experience representing construction industry clients in ad hoc and administered arbitrations, structured mediations, mini-trials, and other forms of ADR (e.g., disputes review boards).

International Disputes and Meeting Challenges in Asia. Jones Day attorneys have extensive experience with international arbitration and are intimately familiar with the increasing number of arbitral institutions and bodies of rules through which major construction disputes are resolved. These institutions and rules include ICC, AAA (domestic and international rules), LCIA, SCC, ICSID, WIRO, DIS, UNCITRAL, CIETAC, BAC, HKIAC, SIAC, and JCAA. The Firm's Singapore arbitration practice was named the best in Singapore by Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2004/05). In many key jurisdictions in Europe and Asia, Jones Day directly represents clients in construction litigation just as they do in the United States. Our clients find comfort with Jones Day because it has developed one of the broadest practices in Asia of any United States-based law firm with many experienced construction industry attorneys.

Contact(s)

Daniel D. McMillan
Los Angeles
Tel: 1.213.489.3939
E-mail

Roy A. Powell
Pittsburgh
Tel: 1.412.391.3939
E-mail

Ashley M. Howlett
Beijing
Tel: 86.10.5866.1111
E-mail

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Lawyers Staff Overview Experience Professionals Related Services News Publications Achievements Contact(s) Daniel D. McMillan Los Angeles Tel: 1.213.489.3939 E-mail Roy A. Powell Pittsburgh Tel: 1.412.391.3939 E-mail Ashley M. Howlett Beijing Tel: 86.10.5866.1111 E-mail	Jones Day has established one of the preeminent construction practices of any law firm. With more than 65 attorneys located in major financial centers throughout the world, Jones Day's construction practice constitutes one of the largest concentrations of construction industry attorneys, providing clients with an unparalleled combination of global reach, industry knowledge, and wide-ranging experience. The Firm's construction attorneys represent clients in every aspect of the design, engineering and construction process, from planning and design to financing, through bidding and award, during construction and after project completion, including resolving claims through litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Broad Range of Industry Experience. Firm attorneys have played significant roles on landmark projects like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio; the Alameda Corridor Project, a $2.4 billion consolidated rail corridor linking the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the rail yards of East Los Angeles; the J.P. Morgan World Headquarters in New York; and the Taipei Financial Center, the world's tallest building. Jones Day attorneys also distinguish themselves on a daily basis, serving clients outside the spotlight on construction projects within all industry segments, including general building, public facilities, health care, transportation, infrastructure, industrial and pharmaceutical processes, energy and utilities, oil and gas, and hospitality. Firm attorneys are experienced with traditional, nontraditional and "turnkey" approaches to project delivery. Jones Day has gained wide recognition for its representation of public, private and public/private owners, developers, financial institutions, joint venturers, investors, tenants, contractors, major subcontractors and suppliers, and design professionals on virtually every type of project. Underlying Contract Documentation And Contract Forms. Jones Day attorneys have advised clients on various government forms of construction contracts in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as the forms of all major professional and industry groups (e.g., AIA, AGC, EJCDC, CMAA, DBIA, FIDIC, ENAA, ICE and ECI). Based on their vast experience, Jones Day attorneys are able to advise clients on the pitfalls associated with various forms and how to modify them in light of the particular project risks and the client's role on the project. In addition, Firm attorneys have developed a wide variety of nonstandard project-specific contracts for everything from hospital construction to major infrastructure projects located around the world. Construction Dispute Resolution and Litigation in the United States. Jones Day has been recognized as the top litigation firm in the United States by The American Lawyer in its inaugural award. The Firm's construction litigators have extensive experience in the prosecution and defense of all types of construction claims brought by or against owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, suppliers, manufacturers, design professionals, builders risk insurers, and sureties. Jones Day litigators understand the unique issues that arise on public works projects, such as competitive bidding requirements and the increasing use of the federal and state false claims acts. In addition to traditional litigation, the Firm has vast experience representing construction industry clients in ad hoc and administered arbitrations, structured mediations, mini-trials, and other forms of ADR (e.g., disputes review boards). International Disputes and Meeting Challenges in Asia. Jones Day attorneys have extensive experience with international arbitration and are intimately familiar with the increasing number of arbitral institutions and bodies of rules through which major construction disputes are resolved. These institutions and rules include ICC, AAA (domestic and international rules), LCIA, SCC, ICSID, WIRO, DIS, UNCITRAL, CIETAC, BAC, HKIAC, SIAC, and JCAA. The Firm's Singapore arbitration practice was named the best in Singapore by Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2004/05). In many key jurisdictions in Europe and Asia, Jones Day directly represents clients in construction litigation just as they do in the United States. Our clients find comfort with Jones Day because it has developed one of the broadest practices in Asia of any United States-based law firm with many experienced construction industry attorneys. Contact(s) Daniel D. McMillan Los Angeles Tel: 1.213.489.3939 E-mail Roy A. Powell Pittsburgh Tel: 1.412.391.3939 E-mail Ashley M. Howlett Beijing Tel: 86.10.5866.1111 E-mail