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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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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

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  • 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 respondentUK

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

    Construction respondentUK

  • Addleshaw Goddard goes above and beyond.

    Construction respondentUK

  • You get a high level of expertise for competitive fees.

    Construction respondentUK

  • 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 respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Shaw
    David Shaw

    David Shaw

    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.

      Construction respondentUK

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

      Construction respondentUK
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  • James Reynolds
    James Reynolds

    James Reynolds

    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.

      Construction respondentUK

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

      Construction respondentUK

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

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Joe Wilkinson
    Joe Wilkinson

    Joe Wilkinson

    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
    Ally MacKenzie

    Ally MacKenzie

    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.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Ally MacKenzie is very calm and has a pragmatic approach.

      Construction respondentUK

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

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Mark Broomfield
    Mark Broomfield

    Mark Broomfield

    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.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Mark Broomfield is an exceptional individual. He is excellent.

      Construction respondentUK

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

      Construction respondentUK

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

      Construction respondentUK
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