Construction: Contentious
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
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Provided by Fladgate LLP
Our substantial construction and engineering team is experienced in acting for employers, consultants, funders, contractors and subcontractors in the UK and internationally. We deal with a wide range of projects including transport and infrastructure, development projects, hotels, student accommodation, stadia, galleries, retail parks, waste, energy (including renewables) and major projects including PFI/PPP. Acting for all sides of the industry gives us a valuable insight and understanding of market positions from all sides.
We advise on construction claims of all kinds, ranging from liability for defects such as cladding and fire stopping to loss and expense claims for delay or disruption and final account claims. We also advise on professional negligence matters.
A significant part of our practice involves advising on issues during construction, such as payment, delay and incidents on site. Assistance we provide ranges from initial troubleshooting to alternative dispute resolution, including mediation. If the dispute cannot be resolved in any other way, we advise on arbitration or litigation to achieve a final result.
We have considerable experience of bringing and defending adjudications and are accustomed to resolving problems that commonly arise in the process such as jurisdictional challenges and enforcement issues. Our team includes members of the Adjudication Board of the Construction Industry Council.
Chambers Review
Fladgate has a recognised construction practice, capable of advising clients on contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The firm's client base ranges from developers and suppliers to investors and cultural entities, such as museums. The practice covers a number of large-scale London projects, as well as energy and infrastructure developments further afield.
Work Highlights
- Fladgate advised Bailey Acquisitions Limited in relation to its phased redevelopment of Wembley Park.
- Fladgate acted for Quintain in connection with multi-party High Court proceedings relating to defective roads near Bristol.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fladgate provided invaluable advice and assistance. The firm demonstrated its ability to think strategically and execute effectively in a difficult situation.It went the extra mile."
"The team's ability is second to none. It has successfully guided us through a number of complex matters."
"Fladgate is quick to grasp the key issues and to provide creative solutions explained in clear simple language. Everyone is very talented."
"Fladgate has excellent knowledge on all matters relating to contracts. The team has a broad spectrum of expertise, and is agile and available."
"Fladgate provided invaluable advice and assistance. The firm demonstrated its ability to think strategically and execute effectively in a difficult situation.It went the extra mile."
"The team's ability is second to none. It has successfully guided us through a number of complex matters."
"Fladgate is quick to grasp the key issues and to provide creative solutions explained in clear simple language. Everyone is very talented."
"Fladgate has excellent knowledge on all matters relating to contracts. The team has a broad spectrum of expertise, and is agile and available."
Notable Practitioners
Joanne Kelly advises on a range of construction developments, including transactions involving residential, office, hospitality and mixed-use properties. She regularly assists with the drafting and negotiation of consultant appointments and building contracts.
"Joanne is a brilliant lawyer. She offers commercial and pragmatic advice."
"Joanne's advice is very balanced and factual. She fully understands the commercial drivers and the contracting process to a very high degree."
"Joanne gives excellent advice and she is always on hand."
"Jo is very diligent, practical and knowledgeable, plus her interpersonal skills are very good."
"She is really responsive and thorough. She gives excellent client service and is extremely user-friendly."
David Weare is a contentious construction lawyer with noteworthy experience representing clients in adjudications, arbitrations and proceedings before the Technology and Construction Court. He has notable expertise in relation to disputes concerning PFI and PPP projects in the education and healthcare sectors.
"David is really smart. He knows his stuff and doesn't leave a stone unturned."
"David has a practical, hands-on understanding of the industry. He brings common sense and understanding to the case."
Christian Charles is an experienced construction and engineering focused dispute resolution lawyer. He is well-versed in a wide range of construction matters including cladding and fire safety issues, payment and termination disputes and design defects among numerous others. He has appeared in the High Court.
"Chris is a very good lawyer who is also customer-focused and brings commercial awareness to his advice."
"Chris is user-friendly and practical."
Ranked Lawyers at
Fladgate LLP
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by Fladgate LLP
Andrew Bessemer Clark
Christian Charles
David Breslin
David Weare
Head of Department
Digby Hebbard
Frances Jenkins
Hollie Doherty
Ian Smith
Kim Fowler
Oliver Tobin
Sasha Pirbhai
Clients
Provided by Fladgate LLP
4C Hotels Group
CIMC Developments
Equitix
Go Ahead Group Plc
Ocado
Prysmian Powerlink Services Limited
Science Museum Group
Turner Broadcasting
U and I Group PLC
Viacom
Victoria & Albert Museum
Industries
Provided by Fladgate LLP
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Media
Mining & Metals
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Sports
Transportation
Travel & Leisure
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