Construction: Contentious

Michael Reganis head of the firm's construction and engineering group in London. He is a construction disputes specialist with an excellent reputation for his handling of both domestic litigation and international arbitrations. He regularly acts for contractors, developers and insurers on claims involving energy projects, social infrastructure and significant commercial developments. He has a strong reputation for complex and multi-jurisdictional professional negligence claims in the construction sector, acting for professionals and their insurers.

"Michael is a pleasure to work with. He keeps a very cool head and is an incisive thinker. He is tuned in to the commercial realities of disputes."

"Michael has experience in the market that is great for challenging and complex work."

Sally Davies co-leads the construction and engineering professional indemnity team at the firm. She offers a wealth of experience in contentious construction work, frequently representing clients in litigation and adjudication proceedings. She is adept at advising on claims for delays, as well as construction and design defects. Sally also represents clients, including surveyors, architects and construction companies in professional negligence disputes involving valuation, defective materials and design matters.

"Sally is brilliant; she is phenomenal."

"Sally is excellent. She is tough when needed, easy to talk to and sensible."

"Sally has really good tactics."

Jonathan Hosie handles a broad range of construction mandates spanning both contentious and non-contentious issues. He is adept at advising contractors and sponsors on contractual risk management, front-end procurement and the dispute avoidance aspects of significant commercial developments and energy sector projects.

"Jonathan provides excellent service."

"He is very experienced and able."

Raid Abu-Manneh is global co-head of the international arbitration group and routinely represents clients in ICC arbitrations. He offers clients a wealth of experience handling complex cross-border disputes arising from significant energy and social infrastructure projects, including those involving emerging markets.

"He is fantastic. Commercial and savvy, he wants to find a way to achieve his client's aims."

"Raid is very sharp and bright."

Kwadwo Sarkodie has substantial experience representing clients in construction-related international arbitrations, including disputes over claims for defective works, loss and expense, final accounts and extension of time. He regularly advises major contractors, sponsors and consultants in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional matters.

"Kwadwo understands our business and is keen to please."

"Kwadwo has done exceptional work throughout the proceedings on a complex case. His strong knowledge has repeatedly provided a tactical advantage in navigating the complexities of the case."

"Kwadwo is a fantastic lawyer. He is a strong technical solicitor who is very responsive, great at managing client relationships and pleasant to work with."

James Morris is noted for his established reputation within the construction industry due to his adept representation of contractors, developers and consultants in litigation and adjudication proceedings. He frequently handles disputes involving mixed-use developments as well as energy and infrastructure projects.

"James deals with complex construction matters and drives outcomes for clients. He is very pragmatic and good to deal with."

Jonathan Stone has a strong contentious construction practice. He often grapples with disputes arising from defects, delays and costs.

"Jon always gets the issues very quickly and provides incisive and commercially relevant advice. He is also easy to get along with."