Construction
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
About
Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP
Our team is experienced in all aspects of construction and engineering projects.
We understand the importance of working with clients to develop innovative solutions and ensure that commercial objectives are achieved. We provide expert advice through every stage of the project life cycle, advising on all aspects of construction procurement, construction contracts, professional appointments, development agreements and funding arrangements.
In addition, we help our clients to avoid disputes and advise on dispute resolution. Disputes in the construction and engineering industry have their own distinctive resolution procedures and we have extensive experience of handling all aspects of a case. We can assist in adjudication, litigation, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), expert determination, mediation and conciliation.
We act for national and international developers and contractors, employers, specialist consultants and financiers operating in both the public and private sectors.
Chambers Review
Stevens & Bolton's construction team is experienced in advising clients on a range of projects, including major refurbishment, regeneration and infrastructure works. It is equipped to handle complex construction and engineering disputes. The department, which is primarily based in Guildford, represents entities in the charities, education and automotive sectors, as well as leading construction contractors and specialist subcontractors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stevens & Bolton has very broad knowledge in this area."
"Stevens & Bolton are incredibly thorough and leave no stone unturned."
"Stevens & Bolton has very broad knowledge in this area."
"Stevens & Bolton are incredibly thorough and leave no stone unturned."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Rockhill acts as consultant to the Stevens & Bolton team. He has strong experience in contentious matters. He regularly assists with professional appointments and building contracts, as well as defect, extension of time and loss and expense claims.
"Stephen is an extremely competent lawyer who has a very comprehensive knowledge of construction law. He provides very helpful advice to his clients."
Ben Willis has considerable expertise in all aspects of non-contentious construction law. He frequently advises clients on the procurement and negotiation of construction contracts, along with other agreements relating to large-scale projects.
"Ben summarises issues concisely and accurately. He understands our business well."
Head of Stevens & Bolton's construction and engineering team, Kimberley Eyssell is respected for her construction disputes work. She has previous experience in adjudications and proceedings in front of the Technology and Construction Court, and handles an array of matters including procedural disputes, defects, cladding and professional negligence.
"Kimberley leads her team with care and precision."
"Kimberley is a very competent lawyer."
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