Brian K. Fielden

• Served as construction and development counsel to professional sports teams and lenders on sports stadium and arena projects (NFL, MLB, NBA and international soccer clubs) exceeding US$25 billion in construction cost, involving both stadium and integrated mixed-use as well as complex, public-private partnership components
• Represented a global data center developer in drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M and related contracts for data centers and related power infrastructure with construction cost exceeding billions of dollars
• Represented a global rail transport engineering company as a core systems subcontractor in a P3 structure in connection with a US$1.3 billion rail transit system in Honolulu, HI
• Represented one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world in negotiating design and construction related agreements for its new manufacturing facility exceeding US$1 billion in construction cost
• Represented a global infrastructure investor as the Concessionaire in a P3 structure in connection with a US$470 million toll road project in Bogot , Colombia
• Represented a global renewable energy PV module manufacturer in drafting and negotiating contracts for its US$800 million solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing facility
• A NYSE-listed real estate investment trust in the negotiation of design and construction contracts for a US$1 billion+ mixed-use development in San Jose, CA, and multi-million-dollar mixed-use developments in Rockville, MD, and Somerville, MA
• Represented investors and developers in connection with the development of a US$100 million Casino project in PA, in coordination with one of the largest casino operators in the world, involving land-based gambling, sports betting, and iGaming operations
• Two global solar developers in developing form contracts for use on utility-scale solar projects and negotiating contracts for specific projects
• Served as construction counsel to one of the world's largest private equity funds on a US$400 million+ time-share development in Honolulu, HI
• An institutional investor in negotiating design and construction contracts for multifamily, industrial, senior housing and medical office projects across the US exceeding US$1 billion in construction cost
• An ENR top 25 EPC contractor in negotiating utility-scale solar agreements for solar installations in CA, CO, MA, and NY
• One of the world's largest technology companies in drafting and negotiating contracts for both of its global campus headquarters projects in Austin, TX

Representative Adversarial Matters

• An independent power company in US$40 million delay and construction defect claims in connection with a combined-cycle power plant project in Cambridge, MA
• A global solar company in a dispute with an EPC contractor arising out of the development of two separate US$13 million solar fields near Toronto, Canada including handling claims involving scope issues, delay and defective work
• A national multi-family developer in condominium defect litigation in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Florida, with claims exceeding US$45 million
• An ENR top 10 general contractor in obtaining a federal court jury verdict on all counts (including an attorneys' fees award) against a national steel subcontractor in connection with a US$25 million hospital project
• A national multi-family developer concerning claims in excess of US$75 million involving construction defects and water intrusion in CA, FL and NY
• An engineering company involving multi-million-dollar construction defect and product liability claims in connection with a Polyad VOC abatement system situated in Orange County, CA

Chambers USA

• Band 2, Georgia Construction, (2024 – 2025)
• Band 3, Georgia Construction, (2022 – 2023)
  Brian has been recognized in Chambers for his outstanding work noting that, "Clients consider Brian Fielden to be 'very aware of client needs and accessible', with a good understanding of the law." Client comments have included: "On transactional construction matters he's outstanding, super-responsive, and he's able to deal with business clients directly and very responsibly." "He has incredible experience in the construction area. He's detail-oriented, thorough, and understands the business implications in legal documents." "Brian is adept at balancing legal options and strategies with practical tactics and brings a mindset that is both reasonable and critical." "Brian is an excellent attorney, a critical thinker and a strong commercial partner."

The Legal 500 United States

• Leading Partner, Construction (including Construction Litigation), (2022 – 2025)
• Next Generation Partners, Construction (including Construction Litigation), (2021)
• Recommended, Construction (including Construction Litigation), (2018 – 2020)
  Clients have noted to The Legal 500 that Brian is "invaluable," an "[e]xcellent attorney" who is "technically skilled and incredibly responsive." "Brian is a valued counselor and has an uncanny knack for reducing and usually eliminating the fear and stress and anxiety that underpin the reasons people reach out for legal help in the first place. That he can put his clients at ease so quickly and so seemingly easily is I have to believe a rare and treasured commodity."

• "Differing Site Conditions," THE Construction Contracts Book: How to Find Common Ground in Negotiating Design and Construction Contract Clauses, American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry, (2004, 2008 and 2020 editions)
• "Project Delivery Systems," North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook, (2003, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2021 editions)
• "Tips to Lessen Risk in Renovation and Green Building Contracts," National Real Estate Investor, January 24, 2011
• "Renovations During a Recession – Manage Construction Risk Through Contracting Procedures and Controls," HOTELS magazine, September 2009
• "Take Precautions to Manage Risk During Construction Projects – Establish Procedures to Reduce Claims During Hotel Renovations," Hospitality Law, July 2009

• "Public Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Investment: A Global Perspective," Webinar sponsored by GIAA in partnership with AKD Partners, (2021)
• "Optimizing Success in P3's: Top 5 Business and Legal Deal Points That Can Make or Break a P3 Project," Public-Private Partnership Conference, Dallas, (2020)
• "Collaborative contracting and procurement: a better way?" Webinar sponsored by AKD Partners, (2020)
• "COVID-19 and construction: touching all the bases now," Webinar sponsored by AKD Partners, (2020)
• "Future of Cumberland – 'Brave' Growth in the NW Corridor," SunTrust Park, Atlanta Braves Stadium, Bisnow, Atlanta, (2015)
• "3rd Annual Atlanta Construction and Development Summit," Bisnow, Atlanta, (2015)
• "SunTrust Park – Braves Stadium Update," Construction Owner's Association of America, Fall Workshop, Atlanta, (2015)
• "Plans to Roll Out Public Infrastructure," Natural Gas Vehicle Fleet & Infrastructure Summit, Atlanta, (2013)
• "Green Hotels in This Market," Hunter Hotel Conference, Atlanta, (2011)
• "Operational Issues: Using Sound Business Principles to Avoid Defect Issues," Construction Defects: A Practical Approach for Institutional Investors and Developers, presented at AKD Partners, Washington, DC, (2011)