Construction
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 2
Contact number
01206 593933Chambers Review
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
- Holmes & Hills acted for Westgreen in updating and drafting various of its standard contract documents.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Holmes & Hills deal with matters very quickly and efficiently, explaining everything that they are doing so that a person without legal training can understand."
"Holmes & Hills has a strong team, offering a breadth of understanding of the sector. They provide a very prompt service at a high level of quality."
"They work quickly and effectively, providing great communication throughout the process."
"Holmes & Hills deal with matters very quickly and efficiently, explaining everything that they are doing so that a person without legal training can understand."
"Holmes & Hills has a strong team, offering a breadth of understanding of the sector. They provide a very prompt service at a high level of quality."
"They work quickly and effectively, providing great communication throughout the process."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Sam provides good, solid honest advice and has a great ability for letter writing."
"Sam is exceptionally easy to work with. He is communicative and professional."
"He has never failed to deliver effectively on the task at hand."
"His level of service and knowledge in relation to construction law is second to none. He has a way of explaining legal matters which not only lets you understand, but also puts your mind at ease."
Lawrence Pearce advises contractors, subcontractors and contract managers, on the full range of construction law issues arising out of construction contracts and projects.
"Lawrence is clearly knowledgeable within his field."
"He has a way of explaining things which helps to put your mind at ease. He is straight to the point and deals with situations immediately. He is professional and efficient and just gets things done."
"Working with Lawrence has always been a positive experience. He is very knowledgeable, but also friendly and relatable."
"Lawrence is excellent at seeing the big picture."