Construction
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 2
About
Provided by Thomson Snell & Passmore
Legal services to keep your construction project on track
- Sound practical advice and support from experienced specialist construction lawyers is important for everyone involved in any size of project: clients, contractors, funders and consultants. We provide that service from procurement, through implementation to the successful completion of your project
- Construction contracts and ancillary project documentation tailored to work in practice for your particular project. Identifying and managing risks to your project to help deliver it on time, on budget and to specification
- Project support services to enable your project to run smoothly. Helping you deal with issues that may arise and get the project back on track
- Construction dispute resolution services to quickly resolve and manage any problems that may arise. Dealing with any formal dispute resolution procedures pro-actively and cost-effectively.
A range of fixed price services:
- Health checks for commercial construction contractsProblem project reviews giving advice on your options and our recommendations
- In-house construction contract clinics to discuss concerns affecting current or planned projects
- Reviews to ensure your compliance with the current Construction Act
- In-house workshops on current hot topics affecting the industry.
International services for cross-border construction projects and foreign investors in the UK.
Chambers Review
Thomson Snell & Passmore maintains a respected practice with a client base consisting of developers, contractors, funders and consultants, among other construction professionals. The Tunbridge Wells-based firm is equipped to advise across the full life-cycle of a construction project, especially in contract negotiations. The team has an excellent track record in disputes work and is highly experienced in handling delay and professional negligence claims.
Work Highlights
- Thomson Snell & Passmore advised on the conversion of the Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara into a residential unit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Thomson Snell & Passmore responds promptly to any questions. Its lawyers go above and beyond."
"Thomson Snell & Passmore gives advice that considers the commercial reality of our situation."
"Thomson Snell & Passmore is very thorough in all that it does."
"Thomson Snell & Passmore responds promptly to any questions. Its lawyers go above and beyond."
"Thomson Snell & Passmore gives advice that considers the commercial reality of our situation."
"Thomson Snell & Passmore is very thorough in all that it does."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Kirby-Turner focuses on contentious work, regularly representing contractors and developers in construction disputes. He has experience in delay, loss and expense, and professional negligence claims relating to both commercial and residential developments.
"Chris is an excellent lawyer who really commits to his cases and his clients. He is all over the detail and is always thinking ahead."
"Chris is very calm and calculated, and he provides an excellent level of service."
"Chris provides clear and concise advice."
Head of construction and engineering, Chris Whittington mainly advises clients on the non-contentious aspects of high-profile projects. He frequently assists with the drafting and negotiating of construction contracts and consultant appointments in relation to residential, commercial, leisure and mixed-use developments.
"Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he can bring to any situation."
"Chris has a very good knowledge of all the issues which affect us, and he answers queries and issues in a clear and succinct manner."
"Chris provides great and astute advice."