Fenwick Elliott news

Fenwick Elliott is pleased to announce the appointments of Fatma Guney as Of Counsel, and Emma Chiaramello and Triada Pulham as Senior Associates.

Fenwick Elliott’s lawyers have been recognised in the latest Lexology Index and Doyle’s Guide rankings, further reinforcing the firm’s reputation as one of the world’s leading specialist construction law practices.

Fenwick Elliott partner Jeremy Glover has been awarded the prestigious Al Mathews Award for Dispute Board Excellence by the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF). Presented annually since 2001, the Al Mathews Award recognises outstanding individuals who have made exemplary contributions to advancing the use of Dispute Boards as a means of avoiding and resolving disputes on major construction and infrastructure projects.

The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has just issued its ruling in Roger and Suzanne Brookhouse v The Environment Agency [2026] UKUT 209 (LC), awarding Fenwick Elliott’s clients £3.3 million to reinstate their historic Grade II-listed home following damage to the grounds which was caused by increased groundwater levels arising from flood defence works.

Fenwick Elliott is delighted to announce the promotion of Huw Wilkins to Partner, effective from 1 April 2026.

Fenwick Elliott has been shortlisted for ‘UAE Specialist Law Firm of the Year’ at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2026.

Following the launch of the Jon Miller Scholarship in April 2025, Fenwick Elliott is proud to announce the award of the inaugural Scholarship to Ms Gizem Demir.

Fenwick Elliott has once again been recognised for its excellence in construction law, following our inclusion as a top tier firm in the Legal 500 UK 2026 directory, the Chambers and Partners UK 2026 guide, and The Times’ Best Law Firms 2026.

The Scholarship will support students from low income backgrounds in East London, who are studying at the University’s School of Law.

Karen Gidwani has begun her role as Fenwick Elliott’s Senior Partner. Karen succeeds Simon Tolson, who remains a partner at the firm where he will continue his extensive client work.

Fenwick Elliott, the UK’s largest construction law firm, has appointed Philip Hancock as Senior Associate, and Layla Blair, Jonathan Clarke and Nicole Leahy as Associates.

Fenwick Elliott is delighted to promote Natalie Mackay (Dubai), Marina Samountry (London) and Chetan Raghwani (London) to the role of Senior Associate, effective from 1 December 2024.