Industries

Construction

At Cardinals, we provide comprehensive legal support for construction projects, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations. Our experienced team assists clients at every stage of project development, from contract negotiation to dispute resolution.

Our services include:

Contract Review & Analysis

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with contractors and suppliers, including contracts based on FIDIC standards.

Regulatory & Sanctions Compliance

Liaising with national regulatory authorities to ensure smooth project implementation, assessing risks and ensuring compliance with applicable sanctions laws.

Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in disputes with contractors before national courts and arbitration tribunals, including matters related to FIDIC contracts

Licensing & Permits

Assisting with obtaining necessary permits and licenses for construction projects.

Tax Consultation

Advising on tax structuring, VAT, and other tax obligations in construction projects.

Import and Export of Materials

Advising on customs regulations, trade compliance, and contractual risks.

Concessions & Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Structuring and negotiating concession agreements and PPP frameworks.

Investment Protection

Structuring activities in foreign jurisdictions to ensure legal security and protection under national and international law

With deep industry expertise, Cardinals ensures that your construction projects are legally secure and strategically positioned for success.

Our cases

Business centre

Representing a major Russian developer in an arbitration against a Chinese contractor regarding construction of a business-centre in Kazakhstan. SCC Arbitration Rules. Russian law.

Residential building

Representing one of the largest Russian developers in a dispute with a French contractor. ICC Arbitration Rules. Russian law.

Power plant

Representing a Russian power generating company in a dispute with a Spanish contractor over construction of a heat and electricity generating power plant in Russia. ICC Arbitration Rules.

Wastewater facilities

Acting for a Greek-Serbian sub-contractor in a dispute against a Bosnian contractor over wastewater facilities in Bosnia. PCA Arbitration Rules. Bosnian law.

Storage facility construction

Representing a Russian company active in transportation and logistics of mineral fertilisers in a dispute with a Spanish contractor related to construction of a storage facility. SCC Arbitration Rules. Russian law.

Warehouse complex

Representing Ultramar LLC in a litigation dispute with a Russian contractor over the construction of a warehouse complex. (А40-743/2024).

Construction of the granulation system

Advising Ultramar LLC on a transaction with KÖPPERN GmbH&Co. KG for the construction of a compaction and granulation plant in St. Petersburg. The contract was governed by Swedish substantive law.