Resolving complex infrastructure, construction and energy disputes need not always be time consuming and expensive. I am always exploring ideas to save clients time and costs by avoiding, managing and resolving disputes more efficiently. This is why I am recognised in Who's Who Legal as a Global Elite Thought Leader (achieved by only 5% of those listed), in Legal 500’s 2023 Hall of Fame (Construction: Contentious) and am Band 1 ranked by Chambers for Construction: Contentious and Construction: International Arbitration. One way of putting my client's interests first is by getting involved early during a project in an advisory capacity to help issues from becoming claims and claims from becoming disputes. Please ask me for more information about our Project Advisory services. If it is not possible to avoid a dispute, I look for innovative ways to manage a dispute. There are many short form and expedited procedures that are suitable for resolving complex and high value disputes. Let me know if you want me to send you some of my articles that consider this topic in more detail. I’m lucky to work with such a dynamic group of lawyers in CMS’ infrastructure, construction and energy disputes team. Our team doesn’t just have some of the brightest and most creative legal minds around, we lead the market. We are Band 1 ranked by Legal 500 for construction disputes, power and infrastructure. Being embedded in these sectors ensures that our expertise is matched by real-world knowledge of the particular markets in which our clients operate. It means clients get lawyers who talk their language. - Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders: Construction: “a first-rate name”; “knows the sector inside out”; “offers strategic and workable solutions to complex issues.”; “a go-to partner for complex arbitrations”- Legal 500: “Adrian Bell is just brilliant at orchestrating the team.” / “Adrian Bell is a top dog, not just in the CMS Construction Contentious practice but in London Construction Contentious practices.” / “Adrian Bell is very experienced in all forms of global construction disputes. He is good at understanding and solving complex problems for the clients.”- Chambers: “Adrian is meticulous and has an excellent grasp of strategy. He is an excellent lawyer and a calming influence for in-house teams." /“He is excellent on strategy and really focuses on the commercial realities at the heart of the matter." /“I would always choose to work with Adrian Bell. He listens to and understands the requirements of a matter and provides valuable advice."