Stuart Jordan is listed as a "leading individual" for construction in Chambers UK, 2022 and his entry includes: "Stuart is incredibly knowledgeable regarding construction contracts and is both proactive and pragmatic." "Stuart is a truly excellent construction lawyer - he is client-focused and meticulous in his work."
In Legal 500 UK 2022: “Stuart Jordan is an excellent construction lawyer. He is efficient, knowledgeable and demonstrates willingness to discuss matters without the clock running.”
Stuart writes the legal page for Gulf Construction magazine each month.
Stuart handles both front end work and disputes. He advises developers and contractors across EMEA in the construction, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Stuart's front end practice focuses on green hydrogen, power, water, transport infrastructure, oil, gas, petrochemical, nuclear and other industrial process plant. He writes and negotiates EPC, EPCM and other main contracts, technology licenses, professional appointments, long-term agreements (LTSA), operations & maintenance (O&M), DBFO and other concession agreements.
In disputes, he has experience in all mainstream processes including litigation, arbitration, statutory adjudication and expert determination. His experience includes valuation, performance failures, defects, change order process, design development and contractor claims for extensions of time and "loss and expense." He is skilled in delay and disruption and is co-author of the Delay and Disruption Protocol, published by the Society of Construction Law.
Hydrogen, Oil & Gas, LNG and Petrochemicals Experience
Power, Water and Transport Infrastructure
Contentious Experience
*Prior to joining Baker Botts
Recognised in Chambers UK, 2017 & 2018, for Construction-Purchaser
Recognised in Legal 500 UK, 2017 for Projects & Energy, Emerging Markets and Power (Incl. Electricity, Nuclear and Renewables)
Notable Quotes:
"sensible, pragmatic and someone who wants to get the deal done" - Chambers UK, 2018
Clients singling out Mr. Jordan's "excellent knowledge of FIDIC and UK arbitration mechanisms" - Chambers UK, 2017
"very practical and results-focused lawyer who provides clients with very reliable estimates of costs" - Chambers UK, 2015
