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Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard's renowned team in the North West offers expert legal advice throughout the life of a construction project, and has a notable specialism in PFI disputes. The department acts on major development schemes, regionally and nationally, and is active across a range of projects, including infrastructure and residential development. The team acts for an array of clients, including developers, local authorities and government bodies. Addleshaw Goddard is further noted for its experience in adjudication and mediation.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised the Far East Corporation on a £1 billion construction project for 15,000 new homes across several neighbourhoods.
Strengths
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"Addleshaw Goddard have a good range of experience in the team and can always work around a problem .They are easy to contact and will always respond with a thought-through reply."
"They give clear, considered, professional and expert advice. They have expert partners and accessibility to associate and junior members who know their roles and work well with each other."
"They have a large and exceptionally talented team which is strong across all levels."
"They are an incredibly engaged team that deals swiftly with issues and always delivers on stated delivery times."
"Addleshaw Goddard have a good range of experience in the team and can always work around a problem .They are easy to contact and will always respond with a thought-through reply."
"They give clear, considered, professional and expert advice. They have expert partners and accessibility to associate and junior members who know their roles and work well with each other."
"They have a large and exceptionally talented team which is strong across all levels."
"They are an incredibly engaged team that deals swiftly with issues and always delivers on stated delivery times."
Notable Practitioners
Nancy McGuire has a respected practice and boasts expertise in non-contentious construction matters. She regularly assists with the negotiation of construction documents and professional appointments for significant residential, industrial and mixed-use developments.
"Nancy McGuire is a very experienced solicitor and a superb strategic adviser."
"Nancy's expertise is very strong and her communication skills, availability and project management are excellent."
John Cleaveley frequently represents contractors, developers and housebuilders on residential and office developments. He is equally at home handling non-contentious matters in the education sector.
"John's experience, leadership style and ability to manage a team makes him a real catch."
"John is our go-to construction lawyer whatever the transaction."
Paul O'Kane regularly advises both public and private sector clients, particularly in infrastructure and commercial developments. He is recommended for non-contentious instructions.
Sarah Wilson is a managing associate specialising in advising on PFI projects and the establishment of joint ventures, inter alia.
"Sarah Wilson is an excellent communicator. She is incredibly responsive, commercially aware and an all-round team player."