Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
Email address
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(028) 9055 3300About
Provided by Tughans
Our team combines the expertise of our dedicated construction solicitors in non-contentious matters and our dispute resolution experts for contentious issues.
We offer specialist support to clients in the development of procurement strategies and in the management of construction risk and dispute avoidance.
Our team has significant experience in advising and working with procuring authorities, sponsors, developers, contractors, operators and funders including Public Private Partnerships (PPP).
Chambers Review
Tughans has a respected construction practice that regularly provides front-end and back-end advice and litigation support to developers, contractors and the Department for Infrastructure. The department supports a variety of construction projects, particularly in relation to wastewater treatment plants and major roads projects. It is skilled in assisting clients with the full range of construction documentation, including building contracts, professional team appointments and collateral warranties.
Work Highlights
- Tughans advised Celtic Anglian Water on the proposed extension of the existing Design Build Operate and Maintain contract for the Ringsend facility with Irish Water.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tughans has a broad and excellent skill set to deal with complex matters effectively. The team has its finger on the pulse in Northern Ireland."
"The team at Tughans is experienced and capable of handling the largest and most complex disputes. They also show an acute awareness of commercial realities."
"One of Tughans' true distinctions is its ability to advise on complex, high-value transactional matters. They always keep within our budget and continue to provide excellent value for money."
"At all levels, the individuals on the team at Tughans are extremely professional and clearly work very well together."
"Tughans has a broad and excellent skill set to deal with complex matters effectively. The team has its finger on the pulse in Northern Ireland."
"The team at Tughans is experienced and capable of handling the largest and most complex disputes. They also show an acute awareness of commercial realities."
"One of Tughans' true distinctions is its ability to advise on complex, high-value transactional matters. They always keep within our budget and continue to provide excellent value for money."
"At all levels, the individuals on the team at Tughans are extremely professional and clearly work very well together."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Kinney regularly advises on large-scale projects involving the likes of energy, transport, digital infrastructure and mixed-use developments. He primarily assists with the drafting and negotiation of construction documentation but is also adept at handling contentious mandates for British, Irish and European clients.
"Tim Kinney is one of the top in his field. He has a wealth of knowledge, and is very professional, reliable, patient and thorough."
"Tim evidences an intrinsic understanding of the construction industry and offers strong common sense as well as a practical, solutions-based approach essential for getting the deal done."
"Tim consistently delivers on complex and sophisticated matters, making him our go-to lawyer for construction and engineering legal advice. Nothing seems to faze him."
Michael McCord specialises in advising on construction disputes arising from a range of projects, including transport and residential developments. His clients include developers, contractors, manufacturers and public bodies.
"He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, commercially aware, reliable and efficient."
"Michael is in my view a leading figure in the construction law sector. He always provides sound, reliable and sensible advice from a commercial perspective."