Construction

Hawkswell Kilvington is a respected construction and engineering boutique with a fine industry reputation. The firm represents an impressive client base of contractors and developers in large-scale projects across the country. The team handles a range of matters from high-value transactional work in the residential and retail sectors to complex engineering disputes. The department demonstrates further experience handling alternative dispute resolution, such as adjudication and mediation.

"The lawyers are very commercially minded and practical in their advice."

"The lawyers understand all the technical complexities of the work. They are very organised and have good client management."

"Hawkswell Kilvington is an excellent niche construction firm offering best practice and up-to-date knowledge at its fingertips."

"The group has strength in contracts and disputes."

Hawkswell Kilvington advised Midgard on their JCT Design and Build Contract with Related Argent concerning the design and construction of a £166 million residential development at Tottenham Hale, London.

Daniel Silberstein focuses his practice on all forms of dispute resolution in relation to construction projects, with a particular focus on the energy sector. He regularly represents clients in high-value disputes concerning project delays, contractual issues and professional negligence claims. "Daniel offers practical and commercially focused dispute advice." "He has a really good grasp of detail and negotiates very well. He is very pragmatic." "Daniel is particularly good on overall tactics."

Gary Ashton regularly advises on contentious construction matters. He represents contractors in design and delay disputes. "Gary is very knowledgeable, approachable and easy to do business with."

Rachel Heald has considerable experience handling non-contentious construction matters. She is particularly adept at advising clients on contract negotiations. "Rachel is excellent at distilling complex issues into digestible drafting." "Rachel is highly responsive to our queries and presents advice in a really user-friendly manner." "Rachel is very responsive."

Thomas Salter regularly advises contractors on construction disputes, including representation in the TCC as well as in ADR proceedings. "Thomas has great depth and breadth of construction knowledge." "Thomas has very good relationships with the clients and he is very good at managing their expectations. He provides very pragmatic advice." "His calm, steady, clear and firm manner is excellent. He is someone you want on your side when dealing with disputes." "Thomas is very quick to get up to speed on the key issues." "His customer service, response times and knowledge of litigation are excellent."