Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 2
Contact number
(0121) 454 4000Chambers Review
Mills & Reeve operates a broad construction practice with recognised strength in contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has a particularly strong offering in the energy and higher education sectors, with additional expertise in other industries, such as aviation. Mills & Reeve also handles disputes arising in relation to defective work and materials, as well as contractual breaches and negligence claims.
Work Highlights
- Mills & Reeve assisted the Ministry of Defence with drafting and negotiating an NEC4 ECC Option C contractfor the redevelopment of 170 homes for service personnel in Cyprus.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Both the service level and responsiveness were excellent. Mills & Reeves' representatives were also available at short notice and tasks were completed efficiently and to the highest quality."
"Mills & Reeve are very knowledgeable, astute and pragmatic. They have a tremendous amount of knowledge of the industry and sector and know how to apply it to drive the desired outcome in a dispute."
"The construction team at Mills & Reeve are highly competent, motivated and very personable. It was a pleasure to work with them. They always made themselves available."
"Both the service level and responsiveness were excellent. Mills & Reeves' representatives were also available at short notice and tasks were completed efficiently and to the highest quality."
"Mills & Reeve are very knowledgeable, astute and pragmatic. They have a tremendous amount of knowledge of the industry and sector and know how to apply it to drive the desired outcome in a dispute."
"The construction team at Mills & Reeve are highly competent, motivated and very personable. It was a pleasure to work with them. They always made themselves available."
Notable Practitioners
Martino Giaquinto specialises in construction disputes arising in relation to aviation, energy, logistics and government-funded development projects, inter alia.
"Martino is an excellent leader and his extensive knowledge and calmness are inspiring to the team around him."
"Martino is an extremely knowledgeable and impressive individual. He is an expert in his field and able to apply that expertise in a professional and pragmatic manner."
"He provides more than just legal advice and will try to offer more than one solution."
Stuart Pemble is well regarded for his non-contentious construction practice. He acts on behalf of property companies and contractors on a range of matters relating to residential and commercial development schemes, as well as other projects.
"Stuart is an encyclopaedia of construction law and able to answer every question. His knowledge is great and he can explain matters in layman's terms."
"Stuart was an invaluable member of the team. He was easy to contact and swift to respond with excellent, concise advice."
Patrick Wisheu is a principal associate who specialises in assisting clients with a range of construction and engineering projects within the energy sector. He has experience advising on pre-dispute, litigation and arbitration matters.
"Patrick is one to watch for the future and definitely an up-and-coming star. He is extremely knowledgeable, has excellent client relationship skills and is extremely responsive to clients' needs."
"Patrick has an excellent legal knowledge but equally strong commercial acumen."
"Patrick is very knowledgeable and professional."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mills & Reeve LLP
Midlands