Department profile
Hugh James

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : Wales


Hugh James

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About

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We have a proven track record of successfully advising clients involved in projects and disputes in the construction, engineering and energy sectors. Our team has extensive experience of advising clients in a wide range of projects from housing, commercial and retail to infrastructure, transport and renewable energy. We also carry out due diligence work for funders involved in development or project finance.

Reliable legal support is essential to ensure that your business is protected and that your project is delivered on budget and time. Often this is a team effort and involves us working closely with you and your consultants. Having the legal knowledge to advise on what needs to be reflected in the project documents from the outset is key.

When disputes arise, we use our knowledge and experience to help you resolve them in the quickest and most cost effective way, whatever their type and size. Whether this is through advising in the background, negotiation, adjudication or litigation, we ensure that your business is placed in the strongest possible position to achieve the best result.

Last but not least, we have an approach to our work which we know our clients appreciate. Having the knowledge is one thing but applying it in a commercial and practical way is what we believe we do best.

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Construction - Wales

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Hugh James maintains a well-established construction department advising clients in both the public and private sectors, including government bodies and developers. The firm works with local and national clients on front and back-end construction matters. Hugh James is active in numerous industry sectors, such as social housing and energy. The firm is also able to advise on dispute resolution, including adjudications, litigation and arbitration.

Work Highlights

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  • Hugh James advised Brackley, a private developer of extra care homes, in relation to the design, construction and fit-out of a care home with 64 bedrooms and all associated infrastructure and landscaping works.

Strengths

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  • Hugh James provides resilience of resource, particularly at times of tight deadlines to produce detailed notes and support.

    Construction respondentUK
  • They are always available to react to our demands, and provide us with a quality service.

    Construction respondentUK
  • One of the strengths at Hugh James is that they provide very quick advice, they cover a lot of different departments and you get the expert advice from people are really specialist in these areas.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ioan Prydderch
    Band 1Ioan Prydderch

    Ioan Prydderch

    Ioan Prydderch regularly advises on large-scale energy-related projects. He has clients in both the private and public sectors, including developers and local authorities.

    • It is always a pleasure to deal with Ioan, he is excellent.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Band 1Iwan Jenkins
    Band 1Iwan Jenkins

    Iwan Jenkins

    Iwan Jenkins focuses on non-contentious construction, regularly advising on projects in the commercial property, transport and housing sectors. He is noted for his expertise in energy and projects.
    • Iwan has the ability to excel in his field whilst being one of the most personable lawyers i've ever met.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Band 2Matthew Stevens
    Band 2Matthew Stevens

    Matthew Stevens

    Matthew Stevens is routinely called upon for assistance with non-contentious and contentious construction matters. He is well regarded for his dispute resolution experience and acts for a variety of clients, including developers, government bodies and housing associations.
    • He is a great people person. It is very easy to develop a working relationship with Matthew.

      Construction respondentUK
    • He is a commercial lawyer who always gives an honest view of the situation and clearly sets out the issues in a clear and concise way.

      Construction respondentUK

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Wales

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