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Clyde & Co LLP

Construction

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Our construction disputes team advises on a diverse range of construction disputes, including delay/disruption claims, defects and negligence claims, valuation and payment claims, dilapidation claims, projects disputes (including PPP/PFI), and disputes concerning performance bonds and other guarantees. We help clients to avoid and resolve disputes globally across both mature and emerging markets.

We pride ourselves on our ability to devise appropriate and proportionate response strategies, helping our clients navigate the range of dispute options – from early settlement of claims and mediation, to adjudication and all forms of international arbitration and litigation.

Our projects and construction lawyers advise on complex domestic and international claims as well as everyday disputes across the transport, social infrastructure and energy & natural resources sectors, and those relating to commercial developments and premises. Our cross border approach gives us insight and experience that sets us apart from our competitors.

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Construction - North West

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co has a noteworthy practice with a wide client base, including developers, contractors and public bodies. The team possesses significant strength in both non-contentious and contentious construction matters. It is adept at representing clients in high value adjudications and litigation before the Technology and Construction Court. The team offers particular expertise in the education sector, acting for several universities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clyde & Co acted on a four-party £10 million dispute with Lend Lease regarding defective works in the Leeds Oncology PFI.

Strengths

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  • The partners and their teams that we instruct have a deep understanding of our business, so are excellently placed to advise us on strategy.

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  • The team's structure allows cases to be handled at senior level, with necessary support being handled at a more junior level, in order to ensure value for money.

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  • Clyde & Co are very commercially aware. What sets them apart from others is their ability to understand the implications of the issues faced by clients and review commercial and economical solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Steve Cannon
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    Steve Cannon

    Steve Cannon is a respected construction lawyer with a prominent practice assisting clients with contentious matters. He regularly provides representation in disputes over design and construction defects, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors.

    • He is really commercial, and a great strategist and tactician when it comes to litigation. He is really good at guiding us through issues and gets us to make the right decisions.

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    • Steve has supported us on numerous disputes and has always been a steady hand steering us to successful outcomes.

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    • Steve is a highly strategic and big-thinking adviser, with the ability to advise on all types of construction matters and a knack of achieving successful results.

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  • Lucy Frith
    Lucy Frith

    Lucy Frith

    Lucy Frith is a respected disputes lawyer in the projects and construction team at Clyde & Co. She regularly assists clients with defect claims arising out of energy and housing developments.

    • Lucy is an extremely capable and skilled litigator, and can be relied on to help resolve any type of construction and engineering dispute.

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North West

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