Chambers Review

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Construction: Contentious - London (Firms)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day has an active practice advising clients across a wide breadth of construction matters, including both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team houses notable expertise in international arbitration as well as fire safety and cladding-related disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Jones Day provided advice to Greystar on a fire safety-related dispute against the builder arising from defects in its Chapter Islington properties.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Pickavance
3
James Pickavance
3
Band 3

James Pickavance has a wealth of experience representing clients in international arbitrations pertaining to disputes over significant construction projects. He regularly acts for contactors and developers involved in energy and infrastructure development projects.

James is a good leader and is highly intelligent. He gives his clients exceptional advice and understands client needs well.

James provides really clear and sound advice.

James Pickavance is one of the leading practitioners in the construction industry. He has a huge knowledge and understanding of the case law and issues in this area.

Julian Bailey
3
Julian Bailey
3
Band 3

Julian Bailey is well versed in handling international arbitration proceedings concerning large-scale infrastructure projects. He undertakes work for clients across Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East.

Julian is a highly skilled lawyer with a deep knowledge of the construction industry. He has good communication skills and is dedicated to his clients.

Julian is knowledgeable and provides commercially relevant analysis and advice.

Julian is super bright. His legal knowledge is right up there with the best.

He is down to earth, very knowledgeable and a fantastic lawyer.

6
Rob McNabb
6
Band 6

Rob McNabb is a highly experienced construction lawyer. He is noted for his strong practice in the renewable energy sector, including advising on international projects.

John Crowley
U
John Crowley
U
Up and Coming

John Crowley is highly experienced in the construction industry. He advises clients on a range of both transactional and development matters. He has expertise in advising clients in both domestic and international matters.

John is a good construction technician and is commercial. He's an excellent lawyer.

He is diligent and deals with issues pragmatically, with a collaborative approach grounded in strong market knowledge. He's very good with complicated commercial issues and gives clear, robust advice.

John is extremely hard-working and able to get on top of the technical detail. He is good at assimilating difficult and complex factual information.

John is an excellent lawyer. He is approachable, knowledgeable and very practical.

John is a great lawyer. He provides sound advice and is always responsive.

Ranked Lawyers at
Jones Day

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London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious

James Pickavance
5
James Pickavance
5
Band 5
Construction: Non-contentious

6
Rob McNabb
6
Band 6
John Crowley
U
John Crowley
U
Up and Coming

UK-wide

Construction: International Arbitration

James Pickavance
3
James Pickavance
3
Band 3
Julian Bailey
3
Julian Bailey
3
Band 3