The Manchester-based team at Addleshaw Goddard has a strong reputation for its ability to advise on a broad range of clients on complex construction matters, namely involving major multi-use development and redevelopment projects in the region, a key example being its acting for Hermes in the high-profile £200m Wellington Place development. Nancy McGuire, who specialises in delivering such complex projects, and contentious specialist, Andrew Greaves, are at the helm of the practice. The growing construction litigation offering ably handles issues ranging from PFI and PPP to international arbitration, which is Paul O’Kane‘s specialism. Noteworthy team changes include the October 2022 arrival of dispute specialist Katherine Sneddon from Pinsent Masons LLP and the February 2023 arrival of dispute avoidance and resolution partner Anthony Willis from Brabners LLP. Susan Bennett is a name to note, while managing associate Sarah Wilson is described as ‘the queen of PFI work in the north’.
Construction in North West
Addleshaw Goddard
Responsables de la pratique:
Nancy McGuire; Andrew Greaves
Autres avocats clés:
Paul O’Kane; Andrew Greaves; Susan Bennett; Anthony Willis; Katharine Sneddon; Charlotte Higham; Sarah Wilson
Les références
‘The firm has a good regional knowledge and presence in the construction disputes market.’
‘Sarah Wilson has good regional knowledge and presence in the construction disputes market and works hard for her clients.’
‘Sarah Wilson is the queen of PFI work in the north.’
Principaux clients
Hermes/MEPC
Bruntwood
West Midland Combined Authority
Moda Living/Caddick Developments
Allied London
Tritax Symmetry group companies
Alumno Group
Vita Group
DunnCox
Westrock / Platform
UK Parliament
Falkland Islands Government (FIG)
Liverpool John Moores University
Select Property Group / Vita
BT
Far East Consortium
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manhattan Loft Corporation
Watkin Jones Plc
Manchester NHS Trust
JD Sport
Matalan
Colewaterhouse
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech Developments in relation to The Alderley Park site, the UK’s largest single site life science campus containing 2000 innovators, 200 businesses, 1m sq. ft., 400 acres and 275 new homes.
- Acting on the Victoria Riverside, Addington St and and Collyhurst Village developments for the Far East Corporation.
- Acting in relation to Allied London’s re-development of the London Road Fire Station in Manchester, which is a major city landmark building adjacent to Manchester Piccadilly Station.
CMS
Head of energy, projects and construction for the north, Chris Hallam, co-leads CMS‘s Manchester-based construction team alongside head of infrastructure, construction and energy disputes in Manchester, Nigel Lewis. The team is handling some of the region’s most complex, significant and high-value construction projects, a notable example being its advising on the £1.4bn regeneration of the 22-acre city centre Mayfield railway station and depot; the refurbishment of Manchester Town Hall; and work on the HS2 project. It is also renowned for its abilities in handling PFI and PPP disputes. The group was bolstered in February 2022 by the addition to the team of Chris Henshaw (of counsel) from Addleshaw Goddard, who is vastly experienced advising on complex matters in the local market, and of Sheffield and Manchester-based partner Helen Johnson in October 2022 from Kennedys. Senior associate Charlotte Eccles is one to watch for her growing specialism in sustainable construction work, as is ‘star of the future’ senior associate, Nick Case.
Responsables de la pratique:
Chris Hallam; Nigel Lewis
Autres avocats clés:
Helen Johnson; Chris Henshaw; Nick Case; Charlotte Eccles; Lucy Bailey
Les références
‘A rapidly growing team who undertake high-end work in their own right. They collaborate across the firm’s construction teams and have a collegiate approach.’
‘Nigel Lewis is efficient, pleasant and commercially astute. Nick Case is a star of the future and likewise Lucy Bailey is an up-and-coming superstar!’
‘The CMS team are extremely talented, professional and competent. Their approach is to quickly understand issues and opportunities, thereby developing cohesive strategies to achieve the best client result.’
Principaux clients
Landsec
Muse Developments
Lendlease Construction
Mace Construction
Galliford Try Construction
The UK Health Security Agency
Dragados Construction
Goldman Sachs
The MEH SZC Alliance (a JV comprising Balfour Beatty, NG Bailey, Altrad Babcock, Cavendish Nuclear, Bilfinger and Altrad SA)
Moorfields NHS Trust
University College London
Manchester Airport Group
Arc Group
Ipsen Pharma
Equinor New Energy
Blackrock
CBRE
GRS Roadstone Group
Lodha Group
Imtech
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the Mace Limited/Dragados S.A. joint venture on the transformation of Euston Station and the construction of the new Birmingham Curzon Street Station as part of the UK’s new HS2 railway development.
- Advised Lendlease on a £140m+ multi-party dispute concerning the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital – the largest dispute to have been heard by the Technology and Construction Court in the last 15 years.
- Advising the MEH Joint Venture on a multi-billion pound alliance contract for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP‘s Manchester projects team is co-led by transactional work-focused, Mark Job, and advisory and disputes specialist, Michael Hopkins, who is noted as ‘a fantastic person to have in your corner’. The practice is experienced working for its broad range of clients, being some of the UK’s foremost contractors and developers, on work involving such high-profile developments as the HS2. Anthony Bradley stands out for his work on major UK-wide matters, while The team’s’ oversight of the multi-billion pound Dublin Metrolink project is a significant example of its international capabilities. Graham Alty leads the on complex and high-value construction work across the EMEA region, Siân Hughes‘ expertise in disputes involving large-scale projects is noteworthy, as is Arwyn Jones‘ specialism in PFI disputes in particular. Construction dispute expert Katherine Sneddon departed to Addleshaw Goddard in October 2022. Laura Tetlow is a senior associate to watch in the team, as is ‘flexible thinker’, Simon Stubbs.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Job; Michael Hopkins
Autres avocats clés:
Graham Alty; Siân Hughes; Anthony Bradley; Arwyn Jones; Joanne Falencka; Simon Stubbs; Laura Tetlow
Les références
‘Strength-in-depth and unparalleled quality.’
‘Simon Stubbs is a truly flexible thinker with an ability to work within shades of grey quite unlike anyone else that I have worked with. It means he finds solutions that are often creative and not very obvious.’
‘Michael Hopkins is incredibly personable and conscientious – just a fantastic person to have in your corner.’
Principaux clients
Sellafield Limited
Eiffage Génie Civil, Kier Infrastructure and Overseas Limited, Ferrovial Construction Limited and BAM Nuttall Limited
Ministry of Justice
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Southern Water
ISG Group
The Silvertown Partnership
Heathrow Airport Limited
United Utilities
Morgan Sindall
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting numerous clients on work involving the HS2 Programme, a complex project of national significance.
- Acting for Transport Infrastructure Ireland on a muti-billion-pound infrastructure project outside of the UK.
- Advising Morgan Sindall in relation to a Technology and Construction Court litigation arising from claims brought by Prudential (freehold owner) and Pets at Home (tenant) in relation to the main Pets at Home Distribution Centre in Stoke on Trent.
Brabners LLP
The Liverpool-based practice at Brabners LLP, which is experienced in handling all aspects of transactional as well as contentious work, has Barry Goodall at its helm. Its work frequently involves high-value development and refurbishment projects, a notable example being its work for Airport City Ltd. Partnership on a large-scale mixed-use office development at Manchester airport, a matter which Eleanor Stirrett is co-leading. Elspeth Christie specialises in transactional matters of this nature, while the ‘superb’ Jennie Jones is a name to note in the team. Partner Anthony Willis departed to Addleshaw Goddard in February 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Barry Goodall
Autres avocats clés:
Eleanor Stirrett; Elspeth Christie; Jennie Jones
Les références
‘Strong ability to work on specific legal issues in relation to specific businesses and their and risk profiles. Brabners are able to get under the skin of issues to enable businesses to make the right decisions and enhance their negotiated position in the circumstances.’
‘The team shows an ability to keep pace with multi-faceted projects and see the bigger picture of the needs of businesses very quickly, even in matters where timescales are challenging. Without the diligence of the associates and partners in this team we would have struggled with our issues.’
‘The team deliver key training to businesses on the finance considerations of the construction act, taking time to understand its relevance to various businesses. We are confident they keep up with changes in legislation.’
Principaux clients
Mersey Docks and Harbour Limited
Peel Media Limited
Carefoot plc
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Maritime Transport Limited
Peel L&P Investments and Property Limited
LiverbuildingCo
Regenda
Downing Group
TJ Morris (Home Bargains)
Cityheart Developments
Glenbrook
Liverpool FC
Sofology Limited
Primark
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool
Peel Ports Limited/The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited
Leach Rhodes Walker
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Downing on a 2,224 bedroom scheme spread over four separate buildings which range in height from ten to forty-five storeys and have a secured funding of £227m.
- Advising Leach Rhodes Walker Limited on a multi-dispute project relating to LRW’s engagement as a professional consultant in the construction of a mixed-use London development with claims totalling approximately £147m.
- Providing detailed construction law advice in relation to the refurbishment and redevelopment of the Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre in Oldham Town Centre, which is part of a regeneration programme.
Clyde & Co
‘Trusted advisor’ Steven Cannon, who specialises in energy, renewables, oil and gas, and the ‘extremely efficient’ Lucy Frith, who has notable expertise in energy and infrastructure as well as PFI and PPP projects, are at the helm of Clyde & Co‘s Manchester practice. The team handles work for such key clients as TotalEnergies and a number of the major northern Universities, with an example of the calibre of work the team handles is its high-profile assisting of the University of Manchester on the £13.7m dispute involving allegedly defective buildings. The team is also well-equipped to advise on procurement and development projects of significant scale. Julie Morrissy specialises in contract-related advisory work in particular, while ‘dedicated and pragmatic’ senior associate Lindsay Quinney is one to watch.
Responsables de la pratique:
Steven Cannon; Lucy Frith
Autres avocats clés:
Julie Morrissy; Lindsay Quinney
Les références
‘Clyde & Co have a very strong construction and engineering disputes practice. The team has a vast amount of experience, especially in the energy and infrastructure sectors. They are very client- focused and have a good understanding of businesses so deliver tailored, robust advice. A high quality service at competitive rates.’
‘Steven Cannon is a clear, strategic thinker who has been our trusted adviser for many years now. I am always impressed by Steve’s ability to achieve successful outcomes in even the most difficult and complex disputes.’
‘Very responsive and agile enough to react to needs expeditiously. A small enough team that client relationship management does not become too remote.’
Principaux clients
Equans
Mace
TotalEnergies
Costain
Galliford Try
Kajima Partnerships
Innisfree
InfraRed Capital Partners
University of Manchester
John Sisk & Son
University of Leeds
University of Sheffield
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Hadfield Healthcare Partnerships in multi-party TCC proceedings concerning the Hadfield PFI Project.
- Acting for the University of Manchester on the well-publicised and long running multi-party TCC case concerning defects at a flagship University building.
DLA Piper
Paul Giles, who has noteworthy experience handling complex contentious construction matters, leads DLA Piper‘s Manchester practice, which is adept at advising its portfolio of clients on PPP and PFI disputes arising from high-profile infrastructure projects. A standout example of such work is its acting for Transform Schools (Knowsley) Limited on disputes surrounding its £5.2bn infrastructure fund. Alison Fagan has a strong reputation for her abilities in advising on PPP and PFI projects and disputes, while David Moss is renowned for his work advising contractors across industry sectors on projects in the UAE and Middle East in particular. Senior associate Abigail Holmes is noted as going ‘above and beyond’ for clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Giles
Autres avocats clés:
Alison Fagan; David Moss; Clare Rushton; Abigail Holmes
Les références
‘An outstanding construction dispute resolution team with exceptional industry knowledge. Work is handled by lawyers with the right level of experience with appropriate partner support. Attention-to-detail is also first rate.’
‘Paul Giles runs a tight, effective and client-focused ship, which delivers results.’
‘The team is ideally placed to handle construction disputes in particular. It is well-resourced at all levels to handle work at appropriate levels of seniority. They can handle every aspect of a claim.’
Principaux clients
Brunel University London
Transform Schools (Knowsley) Limited
Watkin Jones & Son Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Transform in relation to disputes in the Technology and Construction Court against Balfour Beatty in excess of £20m, relating to defects in the design and construction of schools.
Hill Dickinson LLP
Hill Dickinson LLP‘s construction team, based out of Manchester and Liverpool, is led by Alan Pugh and has an increasingly international presence in addition to its impressive regional capabilities. It handles complex and high-profile development and refurbishment projects and related disputes for its clients, who span a variety of industry sectors. Such disputes involve issues including outstanding fees, unreasonable extension of time, and defective developments. David Oram has strong experience working on the full spectrum of matters in this field, while legal director David Banks is a key name to note at the Manchester office as leader on many multi-million pound matters, both contentious and transactional.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alan Pugh
Autres avocats clés:
David Chinn; David Oram; David Banks
Les références
‘The team are pragmatic and seek to resolve issues rather than let them run on for their own gain. I have enjoyed working alongside them – they give sensible advice and assess risks appropriately.’
‘Legal director David Banks provides no-nonsense, robust and pragmatic advice in a timely manner. He is approachable and accommodating when it comes to arranging meetings. He is very pleasant to work with.’
‘They provide sound legal advice and have a strong understanding of our particular situation.’
Principaux clients
Peel L&P Holdings (UK) Limited
Bilfinger Piping Technology UK Ltd
First Group Plc
Rochdale Borough Council
FI Real Estate Management Ltd
Seddon Construction Limited
Edmundson Electrical Ltd
Ibstock Bricks
Lancashire County Cricket Club
Liverpool City Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a UK contractor in relation to numerous contractual matters involving the construction of a Nuclear Power Station.
- Advising a UK residential developer in relation to a £120m city centre scheme.
- Advising a Spanish contractor in relation to contractual issues arising from the construction of railway works.
Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs‘s Manchester offering is headed by Julian Scott, who has particular experience in handling ESG-related work, including energy storage, solar and wind-farm matters, alongside his property development workload which regularly involves residential and housing projects. Amy Scott regularly acts on such significant non-contentious residential development schemes, including a recent project for Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Responsables de la pratique:
Julian Scott
Autres avocats clés:
Amy Scott; Mark Gaffney
Les références
‘Considerate to all involved.’
‘The team offers an outside the box approach.’
‘The strength of the practice is undoubtedly in its people, and the combination of the team’s professional capabilities delivered with a personal touch is what really sets them apart. Within that, their ability to develop relationships allows them to establish themselves as valued members of the wider client team rather than an external consultant. They always provide solid and professional advice and bring challenges where it’s needed to keep us on the right path.’
Principaux clients
Capital & Centric
HBV Villages
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Manchester Life
Oregon
Principaux dossiers
- Advised heat pump specialist Rendesco on its agreement with Last Mile Infrastructure (Last Mile), one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners.
- Advised Greater Manchester Combined Authority on forms of building contract, performance security, professional team appointments and collateral warranties for housing development projects.
- Advised Oregon who design, manufacture and erect structural timber frame packages in relation to contracts for supply, manufacture and assembly of equipment for the manufacture of modular construction.
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Stephanie Canham and the experienced Katie Saunders, who heads the firm’s national team advising housing providers and local authorities on housing stock, co-lead the practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP. The team is notably on the Places For People Group panel and advises on the full scope of related work. It offers the full-service to its clients, with expertise extending to construction-related insolvency, and regularly acts on significant multi-use regeneration projects. An expert in waste-related matters, Tom Holroyd is the team’s lead on contentious construction matters, and also has a niche specialism in cladding work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stephanie Canham; Katie Saunders
Autres avocats clés:
Tom Holroyd; John Garland; Andy Waite; Andrea Leigh; Tom Wrigley
Les références
‘Tom Wrigley is a very good communicator; approachable and calm under deadline pressures. Very astute.’
‘They explain things really clearly, providing different points of view in a way which cuts through some of the complexities and puts it all in layperson terms.’
Principaux clients
Legal and General Affordable Homes
Clarion Housing Group
Places for People Group
Godwin Developments
Great Places Housing Group
Gloucester Council
Gravesham Council
London Borough of Hillingdon
Watkins Jones Plc
Lovell Partnerships
Dudley Council
Communities and Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised L&G on the property, tax, environmental and construction aspects of the development with Vistry Partnership for 136 units at Tovil, Maidstone.
- Advised Clarion on a complex and high-value scheme for the establishment of a Joint Venture LLP between Clarion and Hadley Property Group Holdings Limited for the delivery of 568 homes.
- Advising in our position on the Places for People legal services pane on procurement, construction and regulatory matters.
DTM Legal LLP
Chester and Liverpool-based Jim Morris, a contentious construction specialist, leads the practice at DTM Legal LLP. The team is well-equipped to advise and negotiate on documents for sizable and high-value construction portfolios for its notable client list and related contentious issues of this nature. Specialist in contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering work, Guy Thomas is a key member of the north west offering.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jim Morris
Autres avocats clés:
Guy Thomas
Les références
‘Jim Morris is a high-calibre solicitor who gives absolute confidence from the outset and obtains fantastic results in difficult and high-value matters. He keeps clients up-to-date on the progression of claims and costs whilst providing outstanding advice. He clearly cares about obtaining the best result for us, didn’t delegate and no-nonsense commercial advice. I have already recommended to other businesses.’
‘DTM Legal’s hugely experienced construction team have excellent sector and specialist legal knowledge and consistently provide straight-talking, commercial and pragmatic advice. They really understand our business, our goals and requirements and help us to facilitate exceptional legal solutions.’
‘They are really personable and work as one of our own team. At every stage of the matter they keep in touch, respond quickly and accurately and are always clear, concise and easy to understand. They are our trusted advisers.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advising and negotiating on numerous property portfolios for a retail developer.
- Advising and negotiating construction documents in respect of a new distribution warehouse.
- Advised and negotiated in an adjudication and claim relating to piling works.
Myerson Solicitors LLP
Myerson Solicitors LLP‘s team. Jack Duncanson, noted as providing ‘very good support, advice and action’, is one to watch in the team for his abilities to advise key clients on both contentious and non-contentious work. Neil Armstrong has since left the firm.
Autres avocats clés:
Jack Duncanson
Les références
‘The service was prompt and efficient, and the advice given was clear and concise, enabling clients to make quick decisions. Actions were carried out on our behalf quickly and efficiently with a positive result. There was good interaction with the team throughout the process.’
‘Jack Duncanson provides very good advice, support and action. He listened to our problems and set out clear options and his advice led to a successful conclusion for us. We thoroughly recommend Jack and will continue to advise him.’
Principaux clients
One Heritage
Urban Splash
Renaker Build
Gladman / Adlington Retirement Homes
Akzo Nobel
Pozzoni Architects
Matillion
Maple Sunscreening
Vauxhall Industrial Estate
Hallmark Developments
Spatial Initiative Limited
Extra Space Solutions
AQA
Llama Group
Austin Broady
Lindhill Property
Foreman Roberts Consulting
McFour Limited
Bracewell LLP
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Renaker Build Limited on the building contract for the design and construction of the One Port Street development in Manchester for Select Property comprised of 477 apartments with gross development value of £154m.
- Advised Urban Splash on the redevelopment of the Plymouth Civic Centre into apartments with creative commercial and events space.
- Advised Gladman Retirement Homes on the construction documentation for a number of their developments across the country.
Shoosmiths LLP
Shoosmiths LLP‘s ‘approachable and knowledgeable’ Manchester-based construction offering is led by John Cleaveley. The team has strong capabilities in advising its client base on regeneration and development projects, particularly in the retail and residential sectors, wherein it regularly works on high-value matters in the city. ‘Standout construction lawyer’ Ian Hardman is vastly experienced in the provision of advice on such work, and has expertise of the relevant contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Cleaveley
Autres avocats clés:
Ian Hardman; Stephanie Macpherson; Katie O’Leary
Les références
‘John Cleaveley and team are efficient, clear and deal with all individuals in a calm and non-adversarial way. I enjoy working with them.’
‘I have known John Cleaveley for several years now; I thoroughly trust his judgement and advice, he has a great reputation within the industry whereby his appointment is popular on both sides. Katie O’Leary is one of the most efficient and personable associate solicitors I have ever dealt with.’
‘A really approachable and knowledgeable team who strive to understand the needs of the business and advise accordingly.’
Principaux clients
Vita Group
Ask Real Estate
Lendlease Construction (Europe)
Jungheinrich UK
Robertson CE Limited
The National Trust
Revolution Bars
Wirral Growth Company/Muse
HE Simm
Nikal Developments
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Vita on the drafting and negotiation of the construction documents for the £154m development of a 33-storey, 477 apartment residential development on Port Street, Manchester.
- Acting for T J Morris Limited (Home Bargains) in relation to the development of a new £125m distribution centre in the North West.
- Instructed by Ask Real Estate to draft and negotiate the construction documents for the development of a 9 storey Grade A BREEAM Excellent, net-zero carbon office space at Plot 9, First Street, Manchester.
TLT
Sean McCay, noted as providing ‘unbelievable legal service’ is at the helm of TLT‘s ‘unique’ Manchester practice, which is well-equipped to advise its client portfolio on the development and regeneration of major residential developments in particular. A recent key example of such work saw it support on the transformation of the former Manchester racecourse at Castle Irwell into such. Transactional specialist Jahanara Hussain regularly advises public and private bodies on multi-million pound matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sean McCay
Autres avocats clés:
Jahanara Hussain
Les références
‘The TLT team is unique – not only do they provide an exceptional legal service with second-to-none subject knowledge and experience, they provide this with a fantastic customer support, creating a warm, friendly environment, guiding their clients through litigation in a caring and understanding way.’
‘Sean McCay’s unbelievable legal service this year has, yet again, exceeded my expectations. Fantastic client care and understanding are areas not praised enough. Sean’s professional manner and conduct have been brilliant. It’s a real pleasure to work with someone who is not only an expert in his field, but someone who provides his services with great care and thoughtfulness.’
‘The team is well-versed on construction matters with a wide-range of experience across multiple sectors of the construction industry.’
Principaux clients
Dandara Group
Excalon Limited
O’Callaghan Limited
Douglas West Wind Farm Limited
Salboy
Wolverhampton City Council
Capital & Centric
JD Sports
Boohoo
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Dandara, one of the UK’s largest private housebuilders, on a major residential development.
- Advising Excalon Limited, a leading infrastructure contractor, on a range of issues arising out of various long-term framework agreements in the Utilities Sector.
- Advising Salboy, a property developer, in the transformation of a well-known North West site, the former Manchester racecourse at Castle Irwell, into a new residential neighbourhood.
Weightmans LLP
The team at Weightmans LLP is co-led by Colette Morgan-Ford from the Manchester office, and dispute specialist Tom Collins from Liverpool. The team is experienced in advising its clients at all stages of construction-related contracts and agreements, from inception to completion, regularly acting on such multi-million pound projects as the redevelopment of a Grade II listed building at Queen Mary University, London.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tom Collins; Colette Morgan-Ford
Autres avocats clés:
Richard Vaughan; Wynter O’Connor
Les références
‘Weightmans provide a great service. Their social housing and registered practitioner focus is strong and they ably provide quality, tailored advice.’
‘Tom Collins is very pro-active and always delivers. He has good grounding in construction law and applies a measured and common sense approach to matters.’
‘The team has impressive abilities, good responsiveness and exceptional communication. It quickly gets to grips with challenging technical issues and gains a detailed understanding which enables them to formulate a very robust case.’
Principaux clients
Jacobs (Halcrow Group Limited)
Watkin Jones & Son Limited
One Vision Housing Limited
Clarion Housing Group Limited / Latimer Developments Limited
Liverpool City Council
Sefton MBC
University of Cumbria
Populo Living
Fanatics (International) Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for the successful Council in the reported case of The Metropolitan Borough Council on the enforceability of adjudication decisions where there is an arbitration clause.
- Acting for Queen Mary University of London in respect of their £70m development of their new school of business management.
- Acting for Cordia Blackswan in their development of 366 residential units in Digbeth in Birmingham.
DWF
Belfast-based partner David McNeice is the overall head of construction at DWF, while senior associate Gemma Wilson is the lead contact for the Manchester team, which ably assists its clients in the provision of services involved in the construction of notable designs.
Responsables de la pratique:
David McNeice; Gemma Wilson
Principaux clients
Whitbread Group PLC
South Caernarfon Creameries Ltd
Premier Inn Hotels
NatWest Bank
Santander
Liverpool John Moores University
Blackpool Council
Assura PLC
Costa Limited
National Museums Liverpool
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Whitbread Group PLC on its acquisition of number 5 the Strand London, with an investment value of over £200m.
- Advised Liverpool John Moores University in relation to a project for the world’s largest robotic telescope located in the Canary Islands.
- Acting for National Museums Liverpool in respect of their “Waterfront Transformation”- a 10-year multi-million pound plan to redevelop and regenerate Liverpool’s waterfront.
Primas
Primas‘s Cheshire, Manchester and Liverpool-spanning team has construction specialist David Vayro at its helm. The team frequently works on multi-million pound development matters and ably assists in the documentation and logistics of key projects in the region from inception to completion. The practice acts for such noteworthy regional clients as Didsbury Park Investments Limited.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Vayro
Principaux clients
Collaborate Living Limited
Didsbury Park Investments Limited
SEP Construction Limited
Integrum Limited
Conquip Engineering Group
Collaborate Living Limited
SEP Construction Limited
SEDA Pharmaceutical Developments Limited
Westshield Limited
Wilkins Property Holdings Limited
V10 Homes Limited
Marco 2 Living Limited
Peelers Yard Limited
Cityside UK LTD
Lomondo Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Collaborate Living Limited on a Development Services Agreement within affordable housing Land and Building package development worth £3.3m for Affordable Housing Provider.
- Advised Marco 2 Limited in relation to Development Management Agreements with its JV partner in two separate but linked projects worth £52.4m.
- Advised V10 Homes Limited in relation to bespoke contractual arrangements to provide temporary security alongside Building Contractor Retention and in the absence of a Performance Bond involving escrow arrangements for holding and release of funds.
Clarke Willmott LLP
Specialist in both English and Spanish construction and engineering-related dispute resolution, James Driver, is at the helm of Clarke Willmott LLP‘s Manchester practice. Senior associate in the team Mark Christie also handles disputes as well as transactional matters, with cross-jurisdictional reach.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Driver
Principaux clients
Abri (formerly Yarlington)
B Price Limited
Treforest Property Company Limited
Stonewater
Principaux dossiers
- Advised MDL Marinas Group Limited in relation to its dispute with Dartmouth Contractors Limited regarding two adjudications arising out of a disputed account involving issues regarding defects and delays.
- Represented a number of Employers and Contractors in a series of technical payment adjudications.
- Advising and representing a number of national Housing Associations in cladding/EWS claims against various national contractors and design teams.
JMW Solicitors LLP
The cohort at JMW Solicitors LLP is headed by Andrew Rimmer from the firm’s Manchester office, supported by Helen Daley. The team is best known for its abilities handling the remit of construction disputes for its clients, including the likes of Urban Splash Construct. Its transactional work often involves advising on residential projects. Neil Armstrong joined the group from Myerson Solicitors LLP in January 2024, contributing his deep knowledge of waste to energy initiatives and residential projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrew Rimmer
Autres avocats clés:
Helen Daley; Neil Armstrong
Les références
‘Helen Daley is very responsive, knowledgeable, and keen to deliver a positive result.’
Principaux clients
Domis Construction Ltd
Urban Splash Construct
EJ Parker Technical Services (Central Ltd)
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Domis Construction on design and construction by our contractor client of a significant mixed use scheme in the centre of a huge regeneration of a moribund part of Salford.
Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
Manchester-based Matthew Grellier, described as ‘exceptional’, has led Kuit Steinart Levy LLP‘s practice since his November 2022 appointment to the team from Slater Heelis. The team runs as part of the firm’s larger commercial property team and its work predominantly involves providing advice on a range of non-contentious matters relating to development and infrastructure projects. Specialist counsel Steven Finney departed to construction company RSK Group Limited in September 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Matthew Grellier
Les références
‘Good breadth of experience across a range of construction sectors and of acting for those procuring as well as carrying out works.’
‘Matthew Grellier has wide sector and party experience in both contentious and non-contentious constructions matters. He knows his way around building and engineering contract forms and provides careful and focused advice.’
‘Kuits’ construction team provides key support to the firm’s very strong commercial property offering. The team at Kuits demystifies the highly technical construction field with its specialist input, keeping tightly-aligned with our overall commercial objectives.’
Principaux clients
PIN Property
Property Alliance Group Limited
Danish Crown UK Limited
Surefire Management Services Limited
CubicWorks Ltd
David Samuel Properties
The Prime Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Danish Crown in relation to the construction of a 30,500 sqm. meat processing facility in Rochdale.
- Advising Property Alliance Group on construction documentation relating to the development known as Renaissance in Manchester.
- Advising Surefire Management Services Limited on construction contracts for numerous projects across the UK
Mills & Reeve LLP
Catherine Kay, who has particular experience advising on construction matters in arts and entertainment spaces, leads the Manchester-based cohort at Mills & Reeve LLP, alongside Birmingham-based Martino Giaquinto. The team has experience advising on the development of multi-million pound development projects for such well-known establishments as the University of Salford and Bury College.
Responsables de la pratique:
Catherine Kay; Martino Giaquinto
Les références
‘The team has specific wealth of knowledge in construction-related disciplines. It shows a strong understanding of the client’s requirements, aims and objectives.’
‘The individuals in the team are unique and each one of them has specific knowledge, skills and expertise in different areas of our work in terms of construction contracts, title deeds, and other legal agreements.’
Principaux clients
University of Salford
University of Salford – Project Z
Bury College
Contact Theatre (Manchester)
Booth Asset Management Limited
Halle
Royal Northern College of Music
Principaux dossiers
- Advised University of Salford on the appointment of a development partner masterplan fulfilment project.
- Acting for University of Salford on the new build Barratt house at the University.