Contact number
(01179) 182000About
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
Our Bristol office is part of a wider national construction practice, comprising 50 senior lawyers. We act for a broad range of clients all around the UK and Ireland on contentious and advisory matters.
Contentious
We act in adjudication, high court litigation and international arbitration. From the outset of the dispute, we establish your real objectives, the strengths of your case, prospects of success and seek to minimise costs and disruption to your business.
We vigorously protect your interests in connection with a full range of construction and engineering disputes whether you are a major insurer, contractor, sub-contractor, developer, public and private sector property owner/operator, consultant of construction, engineering and professional risks.
Advisory
We advise contractors, sub-contractors, developers, consultants, government departments, venture capitalists, NHS Trusts, funders, housebuilders and other construction professionals on the transactional and procurement aspects of construction projects.
We advise on the full life-cycle of a construction and engineering project including:
- Agreements for the supply, installation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant
- Building contracts and professional team appointments
- Collateral warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
- Compliance issues
- Development and framework agreements
- Development finance
- Due-diligence audits for funders
- Mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft acts for public and private sector clients on matters concerning energy, healthcare and residential developments. The firm is widely sought after for its ability to defend claims for major insurers, including those alleging professional negligence. The team also has a strong presence in the non-contentious sector, which includes acting for major national house-builders on large projects in the South West.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft advised Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust on a variety of projects relating to the proposed Evelina Children's Hospital Expansion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DAC's service has been faultless. Our matters are complex, yet the advice that has been provided throughout has been simple, thorough, commercial and clear."
"We found the DAC lawyers extremely helpful and proactive in all that they do. The team's professionalism and experience is exemplary. They are protecting our best interests, financially, throughout."
"The timing of responses from the team has been immediate and the quality of advice always accurate, ensuring successful completion."
"DAC's service has been faultless. Our matters are complex, yet the advice that has been provided throughout has been simple, thorough, commercial and clear."
"We found the DAC lawyers extremely helpful and proactive in all that they do. The team's professionalism and experience is exemplary. They are protecting our best interests, financially, throughout."
"The timing of responses from the team has been immediate and the quality of advice always accurate, ensuring successful completion."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Thornycroft leads the DAC Beachcroft team and is adept at advising on procurement and contractual matters relating to a wide array of construction projects. He regularly takes the lead on large residential and regeneration schemes as well as hospital, office and industrial developments.
"Ben works tirelessly in protecting our interests."
"Ben Thornycroft provides very good service and commercial awareness."
Ben Thomas is a senior associate who deals with the non-contentious construction elements of development projects, frequently acting for NHS trusts, investors, contractors and developers. His experience includes assisting on major infrastructure, residential and student accommodation projects.
"Ben Thomas is knowledgeable and very helpful."
"Ben's advice is always very good and very practical. He is responsive and helpful and will always explain items so that the client understands."
Kai von Pahlen has both contentious and non-contentious construction expertise that spans a range of developments. He regularly acts for local councils, utility companies and banks, among other clients.
"Kai von Pahlen displays a very good awareness of construction law."
Ranked Lawyers at
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South West
Members
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Clients
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Allianz
Aviva
Axa
Bellway
Centro
Chartered Institute of Accountants
Cheshire West & Chester Council
Linden
Metnor Construction
NHS Trusts
Zurich