Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Construction

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Chambers Review

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Construction - Yorkshire

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard has a highly esteemed construction department in Yorkshire, excelling in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm has notable strength in matters pertaining to major energy and utilities infrastructure, and advises on some of the most significant rail and airport projects in the UK. The team also advises on NEC4 contracts and assists before the Technology and Construction Court.

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Work Highlights

Addleshaw Goddard advised United Utilities Water Limited on its £2 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Project.

Strengths

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Addleshaw Goddard has incredible focus, drive, depth of expertise and confidence.

Construction respondent
UK

The team at Addleshaw Goddard has a unique ability to distill complex problems into understandable and relevant matters.

Construction respondent
UK

Addleshaw Goddard goes above and beyond.

Construction respondent
UK

You get a high level of expertise for competitive fees.

Construction respondent
UK

Their team is well composed of the seniors with big picture view and juniors who work diligently under their supervision. They give client-oriented service and timely turnaround.

Construction respondent
UK

Addleshaw Goddard has incredible focus, drive, depth of expertise and confidence.

Construction respondent
UK

The team at Addleshaw Goddard has a unique ability to distill complex problems into understandable and relevant matters.

Construction respondent
UK

Addleshaw Goddard goes above and beyond.

Construction respondent
UK

You get a high level of expertise for competitive fees.

Construction respondent
UK

Their team is well composed of the seniors with big picture view and juniors who work diligently under their supervision. They give client-oriented service and timely turnaround.

Construction respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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David Shaw

Band 1

David Shaw regularly handles major construction projects and has particular experience in the utilities sector. He also advises on matters related to energy.

David Shaw is very methodical and analytical. He is the safest construction lawyer I know.

If there’s a better, more conscientious, hyper-bright and user-friendly lawyer out there, I’ll eat my hat.

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James Reynolds

Band 1

James Reynolds advises clients on all aspects of non-contentious work relating to major building projects and refurbishments. He is head of the firm's non-contentious construction and engineering practice in Leeds.

James brings a commercial angle to any sort of legal advice that he provides. He always offers a level of commerciality and reasonableness that helps with the decisions that we make.

James Reynolds makes my life easy because I know I can trust him completely. It has been great working with him.

James Reynolds is excellent; he is an extension of our internal team, I couldn't recommend anyone more highly.

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Joe Wilkinson

Band 2

Joe Wilkinson regularly assists clients with breach-of-contract and negligence claims relating to the design and construction of significant projects. He also provides strategic and risk-management advice and has notable expertise in matters pertaining to cladding and fire safety.

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Ally MacKenzie

Band 4

Ally MacKenzie regularly assists household-name clients with large construction and infrastructure disputes, as well as providing them with advice on risk management.

Ally MacKenzie gives straightforward and honest advice; we trust him a lot.

Ally MacKenzie is very calm and has a pragmatic approach.

He is a very technical lawyer who develops good client relationships.

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Mark Broomfield

Band 4

Mark Broomfield centres his practice on transactional construction matters, in which he frequently represents developers. He has experience assisting on office development and urban regeneration projects.

Mark Broomfield provides succinct advice in a timely manner. He is always helpful and is simply an expert in his field.

Mark Broomfield is an exceptional individual. He is excellent.

He is extremely approachable, friendly, helpful, thorough and always available.

I find him to be timely, good in his communications, and good at maintaining the client relationship.

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