Construction

Stephen Homer regularly advises local authorities and developers on construction disputes concerning breach of contract and professional negligence allegations. He is head of adjudication and arbitration services at the firm.

Modest in the extreme, Stephen is a true giant among construction lawyers. And yet, he always shows a keen interest in our most trivial of matters. We would turn to him in our most dire hour of need.

Stephen Homer is a first-rate construction lawyer.

Mark Manning assists clients with the drafting of construction contracts for commercial development projects, as well as the resolution of disputes. He has experience representing clients in the energy and retail sectors.

Mark cheerfully breaks the bad news, then drops in a brilliant solution.

Mark's knowledge and understanding of our business and contractual models is second to none, and that is driven by his desire to protect us at all costs.

Carl Thompson provides deep expertise in the energy space and is regularly called upon by clients for his knowledge of construction matters. He advises on a wide range of projects including those concerning energy from waste, solar and nuclear facilities.

Carl always takes the time to consider the implications and the potential consequences of the actions we propose, and advises accordingly.

Laura Reeve is a rising force in the South West region and beyond. She specialises in non-contentious advisory work. Notable areas of expertise include contractual matters and procurement. She advises the full range of operatives in the space, including local authorities.

Laura is scarily efficient. She knows what we're going to ask for before we ask for it!

Laura Reeve is very effective. We often need her to act quickly and she's always responsive.

Patrick Blake heads Ashfords' construction department and handles both contentious and non-contentious construction work. He is noted for his proficiency in disputes concerning breach of contract and project delays, and also advises on a range of transactional matters.

What Patrick doesn't know about construction law probably isn't worth knowing. He effortlessly peels the matter back to its core then in one blow, he nails it.

Lianne Edwards is an up-and-coming partner at the firm. She has a broad contentious construction practice, with experience in damages claims and contractual disputes.