About

Provided by Keystone Law

The South West Keystone construction team comprises five partners respected for their sound legal advice and for being business partners; pragmatic, tuned in to clients’ objectives, knowledgeable, commercial, and cost-effective in the region and nationally. The team provides services to a significant and diverse client base, counting many respected industry participants amongst its long-term clients.

The SW construction team deals and interacts with:

• a wide range of sectors including corporate/commercial, education, rail, highways, health, government (central and local), energy, waste, leisure, and real estate/development.

• clients across the entire spectrum, from end users (including private companies, public organisations, and charities) to contractors, financial institutions, developers, professional consultants, and suppliers.

Chambers Review

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Construction - South West
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Keystone Law houses an able team of lawyers advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The team assists contractors, developers and other clients with construction projects in a range of sectors including hospitality, education and energy. The department is well versed in handling contractual negotiations as well as representing clients in adjudications and other dispute resolution proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Keystone Law advised Vitruvius Management Services on a £10 million-plus runway project at Gloucestershire Airport.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Louise Garcia
2
Louise Garcia
2
Band 2

Louise Garcia routinely advises contractors, developers and engineering companies on both contentious and non-contentious aspects of construction projects. She can assist with projects of all sizes and has particular strength in matters concerning transport and infrastructure.

"Louise is very prompt in responding, very knowledgeable and very easy to deal with."

"Louise Garcia is able to draw on the expertise within Keystone's wider business if she's busy or requires additional resources. This ensures that we can make commercial decisions quickly."

Jon Close
3
Jon Close
3
Band 3

Jon Close is a prominent construction lawyer who frequently handles both contentious and non-contentious matters for a range of clients, with a particular focus on those in the energy and utilities sectors. He is particularly adept at advising on contract review, professional appointments and disputes relating to termination and extension-of-time claims.

"I've always found Jon to provide straightforward practical advice, even when dealing with complex matters, considering equally the commercial realities and legal aspects of a situation."

"Jon is great at communicating updates to our business and at keeping the legal processes flowing without hindrance."

"Jon is diligent and meticulous, ensuring matters are dealt with swiftly. Once a strategy is in place he is great at keeping us apprised at all times. I know he can be trusted to deliver."

"Jon's approach to litigation is straightforward and effective. We have been very pleased with his service."

Martin Howe
3
Martin Howe
3
Band 3

Martin Howe provides construction advice to clients such as local authorities, universities and contractors. He assists with the contractual and procurement aspects of commercial and residential developments.

Ranked Lawyers at
Keystone Law

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South West

Construction

Louise Garcia
2
Louise Garcia
2
Band 2
Jon Close
3
Jon Close
3
Band 3
Martin Howe
3
Martin Howe
3
Band 3

Members

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Andrew Thompson

Jon Close

Tom Philips

Clients

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Cape Homes Limited

Complete Utilities Ltd

Deconstruct (UK) Limited

Dowdeswell Estates Limited

Dribuild

Ecotricity Group Limited

Geoffrey Osborne Limited

Smith’s (Gloucester) Ltd

St James' Construction Limited

UK Power Solutions Limited

University of Southampton

University of the West of England

Industries

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Commercial

Education

Energy

Government

Health

High-End Residential

M&E

Procurement

Rail & Roads