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Led by Steven Carey, our Construction team provides a complete range of transactional, procurement, live project advice and dispute avoidance/ resolution services for large scale construction and engineering projects, in the UK and internationally. Our wider Construction group consists of 35 construction lawyers, the majority of whom are based in our London office, with separate teams in Guildford, Cheltenham and the Middle East.
Our clients include some of the UK’s largest commercial developers and housebuilding and urban regeneration companies, including Derwent London plc, Countryside Properties and Crest Nicholson. We have a strong, established, track record of involvement on international construction and infrastructure projects, especially in the Middle East, in Doha, Dubai and Manama. We are also involved on many schemes in Africa, including roads projects, process engineering facilities and commercial construction developments.
We are commercial and pragmatic in our approach, focussing on maximising the net recovery for our clients when bringing claims, and minimising or extinguishing their exposure when defending them.
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Charles Russell Speechlys acted for Derwent on the procurement of two major projects, Holden House and 50 Baker Street.
Charles Russell Speechlys advised the United Living Group on High Court proceedings seeking remediation costs for the Velfac façade system and structural steelworks at the Wenlock Building.
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The team are highly knowledgeable and give us total confidence.
They have a strong ability to break down complex matters into manageable and understandable issues, which allows us, as a client, to understand the risks and commercial impacts to our organisation.
Charles Russell Speechlys work extremely well under pressure and can get to the crux of the issue quickly.
The Charles Russell Speechlys team has a deep bench which works seamlessly. They know our business and projects well.
The multidisciplinary nature of Charles Russell Speechlys' advice brings rounded advice on complex and sophisticated matters.
The team are highly knowledgeable and give us total confidence.
They have a strong ability to break down complex matters into manageable and understandable issues, which allows us, as a client, to understand the risks and commercial impacts to our organisation.
Charles Russell Speechlys work extremely well under pressure and can get to the crux of the issue quickly.
The Charles Russell Speechlys team has a deep bench which works seamlessly. They know our business and projects well.
The multidisciplinary nature of Charles Russell Speechlys' advice brings rounded advice on complex and sophisticated matters.
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Fiona's understanding of us as a client is good. She makes judgement calls early on, so we save time and efficiency. She is very experienced and knowledgeable.
Fiona has provided an excellent service.
David Savage possesses a wealth of experience advising on contentious and non-contentious construction law issues. He advises developers, contractors and consultants on the full range of work, ranging from front-end procurement and contract negotiation to back-end disputes over defects and final accounts.
David is a good and likeable lawyer.
I have only good things to say about the way he worked with us.
Francis has quite a name in the industry and is very good.
Francis works hard on everything he does. I really rate him.
Kevin provides a high level of service to the client while being able to review complex and often extremely technical matters.
He is an excellent leader.
Kevin's ability to manage and steer a steady course through complex matters, bringing commercial reasoning to the matter, gives us confidence at all times when dealing with contentious matters.
Kevin is very calm and measured.
Steven Carey is a highly regarded construction specialist who handles a range of advisory work on contracts, procurement strategy and risk management. He represents major contractors and employers involved in a variety of projects, including office, transport and leisure developments.
Steven is aware of commercial practicalities, including maintaining client relationships and attempting to avoid lengthy disputes, providing strategic advice and a pathway to reaching solutions.
Steven has a very hands-on approach. His background in construction gives him an advantage.
Steven's ability to pinpoint the risks and strengths of any matter brought to him is outstanding. His commercial acumen sits in the same light as his legal advice.
James Worthington has a growing reputation in the construction sector. He often advises developers and house builders on renewable energy projects.
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