Construction: Contentious
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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Fieldfisher has an accomplished team noted for its ability on both contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. The firm assists contractors and developers with arbitrations, adjudications and proceedings before the Technology and Construction Court, particularly in relation to delay, defect and final account claims. The team is also adept at assisting with contractual aspects of energy and social infrastructure developments, as well as residential and commercial properties. It is noted for its proficiency in both domestic matters and issues arising out of projects in Africa.
Work Highlights
- Fieldfisher advised Sellafield Ltd, Kellogg Brown and Root Ltd, Jacobs, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and Altrad Babcock on the procurement of works contractors related to the decommissioning works at Sellafield.
- Fieldfisher advised the joint venture of JJ Rhatigan & Company and Balfour Beatty in relation to the resolution of disputes involving the contracting authority, the Health Service Executive, the Project Co and continue to advise in relation to outstanding disputes with the service provider, Aramark.
Strengths
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"Fieldfisher is very knowledgeable with experts in the field. It goes above and beyond to meet timescales and communicate effectively."
"The firm is proactive, concise and commercial in its advice. It has excellent responsiveness and excellent customer service. Its advice is commercial and easily accessible."
"Fieldfisher is very knowledgeable with experts in the field. It goes above and beyond to meet timescales and communicate effectively."
"The firm is proactive, concise and commercial in its advice. It has excellent responsiveness and excellent customer service. Its advice is commercial and easily accessible."
Notable Practitioners
Dan Preston is head of the construction team at the firm and has deep expertise in handling contentious matters. He regularly assists developers and contractors with cases involving final account claims and substantial defects, including cladding issues.
"Dan Preston is amazing. He makes things simple and really easy. He does a brilliant job."
"Dan is an excellent all-rounder and provides excellent service. He is attentive, dependable and provides commercial advice."
Cecily Davis is highly experienced in advising on the construction aspects of a variety of projects, including social infrastructure, energy and transport schemes. She is well regarded for her expertise in relation to transactions concerning assets in Africa. She is co-head of the firm's Africa group.
"Cecily Davis provides a very good service."
David Thorne is a respected construction lawyer with a strong track record of representing clients before the Technology and Construction Court. He frequently acts for contractors in complex defect and delay claims.
"David is very thorough and really knows his stuff."
"David is absolutely viewed as a safe pair of hands by our business and an extension of our internal team."