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With 15 lawyers RPC's Construction and Projects has substantial capacity which can be increased to over 30 lawyers with the ability to draw on resource from our construction insurance team.

With a growing client base of the UK's largest tier one contractors, we specialise in acting for suppliers on some of the UK's largest construction and infrastructure projects and disputes.  Most of our team benefit from in-house experience and are valued for their commercial and innovative thinking. Our team support our clients to reach a solution quickly and cost-effectively.

We don't hide behind detail or the law, nor do we waste time on issues that don't get you anywhere.  We offer transparent pricing and stick to our budgets.

For transactions, we adopt realistic allocations of risk from the start and look for ways to make savings by deconstructing repetitive processes. We understand how the construction industry works in a challenging economic climate on tight margins and our approach is designed to save time and money.

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Construction: Professional Negligence - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

RPC has a respected construction practice, with its lawyers assisting clients with a range of contentious matters, especially in professional negligence. The team represents clients ranging from consultants such as architects and surveyors to contractors and specialist subcontractors. The firm brings to bear its close ties with the insurance industry to advise leading insurer stakeholders on issues such as defects, payment notices and, notably, claims relating to cladding and fire safety.

Work Highlights

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  • RPC represented Ardmore Construction Limited, the design and build contractor for a development known as Citiscape in Croydon, in defending a claim against them in a cladding related dispute.

Strengths

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RPC gets under the skin of the detail and is very responsive. They are quick to provide accurate advice and manage expectations.

Construction: Professional Negligence respondent
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RPC are extremely good in cases with construction, professional negligence and difficult insurance issues. They combine expertise in those three sectors.

Construction: Professional Negligence respondent
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RPC have a strong team which is capable of analysing complex insurance issues.

Construction: Professional Negligence respondent
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RPC's responsiveness, experience and knowledge stands out. They have a good level of commercial awareness.

Construction: Professional Negligence respondent
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RPC gave pragmatic guidance. They were prompt, efficient and responsive.

Construction: Professional Negligence respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Alan Stone
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Band 2

Alan Stone is noted for his handling of professional negligence claims for architects, contractors and engineers, including those concerning design and materials issues.

Alan Stone has provided excellent support on a number of disputes. He is very easy to deal with and good on the detail. 

Alan is an absolute powerhouse, I would always want him on my side. He is strategically and technically brilliant.

Alan is good tactically. He knows the market. He is very thorough and gets stuff done.

Alan is very attentive. He is very focused and diligent.

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Alexandra Anderson
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Band 2

Alexandra Anderson is noted for her representation of construction companies, contractors, architects and engineers, as well as their insurers, in cases alleging negligence in design and construction.

Alex is very good. She is always approachable.

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Tom Green
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Up and Coming

Tom Green regularly acts for contractors, architects and engineers in bringing and defending claims relating to design defects.

I am impressed with Tom's skills and knowledge.

Tom is really detailed and thorough.

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Alan Stone
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Alexandra Anderson
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Band 2
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Tom Green
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Members

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Ben Goodier

Felicity Strong

Katharine Cusack

Tom Green

Zoe Eastell