Department profile
Holmes & Hills LLP

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : East Anglia


Holmes & Hills LLP

Rankings

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Construction - East Anglia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Holmes & Hills advises clients on significant non-contentious and litigious construction matters. It frequently represents clients in relation to adjudication claims and is experienced in dealing with a wide variety of construction contracts, including JCTs and NECs.

Work Highlights

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  • Holmes & Hills was instructed by Build Park House in relation to a development project with Barker Homes involving the conversion of an office block into 80 apartments.

Strengths

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  • The construction team at Holmes & Hills are excellent at understanding issues and are able to identify a clear solution path.

    Construction respondentUK
  • The services provided by Holmes & Hills were prompt, detailed and allowed us to negotiate changes with our client.

    Construction respondentUK
  • I have never encountered a circumstance that Holmes & Hills haven't been able to handle.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Samuel Bawden
    Band 3Samuel Bawden

    Samuel Bawden

    Sam Bawden specialises in dispute avoidance and frequently provides guidance on making, defending and minimising the risk of claims related to construction projects and contracts.

    • Samuel Bawden demonstrates empathy whilst retaining a professional relationship. You feel he genuinely cares about your plight and is focused on getting the best result for you.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Samuel Bawden is very attuned to the commercial complexities of the industry.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Samuel Bawden has been fantastic. His service level has been exceptional and he litigated with mastery.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Up and ComingLawrence Pearce
    Up and ComingLawrence Pearce

    Lawrence Pearce

    Lawrence Pearce advises contractors, subcontractors and contract managers on the full range of construction law issues arising out of construction contracts and projects.

    • Lawrence Pearce provides an excellent level of service. He also understands issues quickly and provides pragmatic and commercial solutions.

      Construction respondentUK
    • I trust Lawrence Pearce with any legal issues that I have.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Laurence Pearce is really forward thinking.

      Construction respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Holmes & Hills LLP (2)

East Anglia

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