Construction: Professional Negligence
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Clyde & Co has a respectable practice with demonstrable abilities in transactional and contentious work, including professional negligence, in both the infrastructure and commercial development sectors. The team offers experience in energy and transport projects, as well as mixed-use and residential development schemes. It acts for a range of clients in the UK and abroad including market-leading contractors, insurers and developers.
Work Highlights
- Clyde & Co represented Seaway 7, a Norwegian listed energy contractor, on advising, negotiating and drafting the two bespoke construction contractsfor a new fixed wind project off the coast of Taiwan and for the transportation and installation of submarine power cables.
- Clyde & Co represented a quantity surveying and project management firm in the successful defence of a complex claim concerning our client’s alleged negligence in the valuation and contract administration of a substantial redevelopment project.
Strengths
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"Clyde & Co has the depth, the knowledge and the passion to understand and support us on all of our projects. They are able to identify the right legal and commercial questions."
"Clyde & Co provide an excellent service. They are focused on client needs and are able to look around corners."
"They are very practical, business-oriented and fast."
"Clyde & Co really knows their industry and can identify the relevant issues."
"Clyde & Co has the depth, the knowledge and the passion to understand and support us on all of our projects. They are able to identify the right legal and commercial questions."
"Clyde & Co provide an excellent service. They are focused on client needs and are able to look around corners."
"They are very practical, business-oriented and fast."
"Clyde & Co really knows their industry and can identify the relevant issues."
Notable Practitioners
Victoria Peckett frequently assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts. She offers extensive experience advising both supplier and purchaser-side clients on transactions involving energy and transport infrastructure projects.
"Victoria is capable and experienced. She is a very collaborative and knowledgeable lawyer."
"Victoria's razor-sharp mind gets quickly to the heart of the issues, and she always seeks to simplify matters where possible."
"Victoria is a very strong lawyer as well as being an exceptional communicator and a pleasure to work with."
"Victoria has a wonderful style and way of engaging with clients that simplifies complexities. She listens to the commercial concerns raised by clients and seeks a balanced position."
John Morris is global head of the firm’s international projects and construction group and is noted for his expert handling of cross-border construction transactions. He primarily assists developers with contractual aspects of major construction developments in the UK and Europe.
Richard Moodyregularly advises on liability claims in the construction sector and is noted for his significant experience acting for architects, contractors and engineers.
"Richard issensible, commercial and an excellent solicitor. He is straight-talking and clear with clients regarding the most appropriate way to resolve the case."
Anthony Albertini's construction practice encompasses significant disputes relating to energy projects and social infrastructure developments. He is adept at handling various forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitrations and adjudications.
"Anthony has been of great support."
Will Cooper has an active practice advising clients on building contracts for residential developments.
"Will is very strong on construction contracts."
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