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Sintons

Construction

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Construction - North East

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Sintons is a local practice with expertise in handling both non-contentious and contentious construction matters. It assists clients with the design and negotiation of construction contracts, development work and adjudications. The firm's client roster includes contractors, utility companies and care homes.
Strengths

We have found them to always be available to carry out an activity on our behalf, or always make themselves available for a meeting in person or online to discuss issues as they arise.

Their proactive approach and attention to detail ensure that queries are addressed efficiently, and progress is maintained without unnecessary delays.

The staff are knowledgeable, experienced and responsive to our requirements.

We have never encountered any situation where our discussions haven't ended in a well thought through plan for implementation.

Work Highlights

Sintons negotiated contracts on behalf of Meldrum Construction Services for the construction of an office facility forming part of the wider construction of the world's largest bespoke XXXL monopile manufacturing facility at Teesworks.

Notable practitioners
Alex Rayner
Alex Rayner advises on contentious and non-contentious matters. He frequently assists clients with drafting a wide array of construction contracts, as well as documentation for construction disputes and adjudications.

Alex is an experienced lawyer who can always be relied on to give good advice.

Alex was strong in his positions and supported us pragmatically to allow us to balance the needs of the business against any future action required.

Alex's main strength is that he is very methodical and very thorough. He is very knowledgeable, but also asks all the right questions.


Jay Balmer

Jay Balmer is an associate at Sintons who advises on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

Jay communicates well with the team and provides the service we need.

He is extremely knowledgeable and is very quick to turn around any of my requirements.

He was extremely diligent and helpful.

Jay can always be relied on to give good advice.

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