Tughans provides a full range of construction law services, including both transactional and dispute resolution matters. The team is jointly led by Michael McCord and Tim Kinney. McCord, ‘one of the leading construction litigators in Northern Ireland’, regularly represents contractors and insurers in litigation and adjudication. Kinney, ’level-headed and commercially minded’, is an expert in procurement work; he currently advises Deloitte on the procurement of their new office spaces in Belfast city centre.Grainne Kirk, also a construction disputes specialist, primarily supports McCord on adjudications, whilst also advising on non-contentious matters, such as due diligence and procurement.
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‘When it comes to writing contracts, from JCT to NEC, they are very capable and always look after the client's needs. ’
‘They just do not write a contract and send you on your way after taking a large fee, they think through how the contract will work and map out the use of same through the project.’
‘The Tughans team are very engaged and client-focused. During my interactions with Tughans, the team were available to me at all times and were beyond helpful.’
‘Grainne Kirk is a first-rate solicitor. Grainne was constantly available, and what sets her apart was her willingness to listen and accurately interpret the fairly niche aspects of the case in which she was involved.’
‘Tim Kinney is extremely competent and very approachable. ’
‘This is one of the strongest construction teams in Northern Ireland. Tughans are market leaders with huge experience and a depth of technical skill and knowledge which is among the best in Northern Ireland. ’
‘Michael McCord is one of the leading construction litigators in Northern Ireland. Tim Kinney has huge technical experience. Grainne Kirk is up and coming and very well regarded and hugely efficient. ’
‘Tim Kinney has been approachable, level-headed and commercially minded in all his dealings with us. He is solutions driven and focused on getting the deal done with speed and accuracy.’
Clients clés
- McAleer & Rushe Group
- FP McCann Limited
- Student Roost
- LCC Group
- Deloitte LLP
- Western Building Systems Limited
- Dale Farm
- Ulster Council Gaelic Athletic Association
- Spanwall Facades Limited
- Celtic Anglian Water Limited
Points forts
- Advising McAleer & Rushe Contracts UK Limited in respect of the proposed form of design and build contract.
- Acted for FP McCann Limited as subcontractor in successfully defending adjudication proceedings commenced by a main contractor in respect of a residential development project.
- Advised Student Roost in respect of the Northern Ireland aspects of that acquisition, which involved undertaking extensive construction contract due diligence on all the Belfast projects.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
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Responsable de la pratique
Michael McCord; Tim Kinney
Autres avocats clés
Grainne Kirk