UK Guide 2026 : South West
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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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Clyde & Co handles a wide range of contentious construction mandates, including disputes regarding contract terminations, delays, defects and cost overruns. The firm also provides strategic and risk-management advice, with particular strength in the energy sector, and demonstrates additional expertise in disputes concerning residential and commercial development projects.
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Clyde & Co advised Bouygues Laing O’Rourke Joint Venture (BYLOR)
in relation to the construction of the UK's first nuclear new build.
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Clyde & Co was very responsive to our requirements and demonstrated a lot of flexibility, which ensured that the service we received was tailored exactly to our needs.
Clyde & Co offers proactive solutions to problems and is responsive to its clients' needs.
We have been impressed by the quality of Clyde & Co's associates, who are always proactive and show excellent attention to detail.
They do good work in contentious construction.
They are great, very user-friendly and very proactive. They think not just about the job that is in front of them but how they can add value.
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Peter O'Brien frequently represents contractors and developers in construction disputes relating to waste-to-energy plants, as well as commercial and residential developments. He can offer clients the additional benefit of his previous experience as a quantity surveyor.
Peter O’Brien is exceptional. He provides charismatic and shrewd advice that is consistently clear and practical.
He is very practical, tactical and responsive.
Peter O'Brien is always very quick to grasp the crux of our issues. His advice is direct, pragmatic and tailored to us.
Peter O'Brien has been extremely proactive and helpful in connection with requests for support.
Kate Lister is very pragmatic, commercial and user-friendly.
Kate Lister communicates well and understands the importance of managing disputes in an effective way. We really value that.
She is very knowledgeable and creative in her approach to disputes.
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