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Tughans

Construction

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Our team combines the expertise of our dedicated construction solicitors in non-contentious matters and our dispute resolution experts for contentious issues. 

We offer specialist support to clients in the development of procurement strategies and in the management of construction risk and dispute avoidance. 

Our team has significant experience in advising and working with procuring authorities, sponsors, developers, contractors, operators and funders including Public Private Partnerships (PPP).

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Construction - Northern Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Tughans has a respected construction practice that regularly provides front-end and back-end advice and litigation support to developers, contractors and the Department for Infrastructure. The department supports a variety of construction projects, particularly in relation to wastewater treatment plants and major roads projects. It is skilled in assisting clients with the full range of construction documentation, including building contracts, professional team appointments and collateral warranties.

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Work Highlights

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  • Tughans acted for Farrans in defending a £5.5 million claim advanced by its tunnelling sub-contractor. The claim relates to the sub-contractor’s alleged encounter of ‘artesian water’ in constructing a tunnel and the associated costs and delay incurred by the sub-contractor as a result.

Strengths

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  • Tughans always has a range of senior, intermediate and junior solicitors working on a case which adds a real depth to how they manage disputes.

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  • Tughans are very good at working collaboratively with our company to find the best solution to the goals set.

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  • The team have a good understanding of construction from a technical, contractual and legal perspective.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tim Kinney
    Tim Kinney

    Tim Kinney

    Tim Kinney regularly advises on large-scale projects involving the likes of energy, transport, digital infrastructure and mixed-use developments. He primarily assists with the drafting and negotiation of construction documentation but is also adept at handling contentious mandates for British, Irish and European clients.

    • The abilities, competency and skillset of Tim are a huge asset to the department.

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    • He is outstanding, a true expert and is easy to work with.

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    • Tim has provided our organisation with an outstanding service.

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  • Michael McCord
    Michael McCord

    Michael McCord

    Michael McCord specialises in advising on construction disputes arising from a range of projects, including transport and residential developments. His clients include developers, contractors, manufacturers and public bodies.

    • Michael is extremely experienced and offers high levels of service and skill.

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    • Muchael is an impressive construction lawyer with strong commercial awareness.

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    • Michael is a very experienced operator. He is very hands-on, engaged with clients and has a great track record for this sort of work.

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  • Grainne Kirk
    Grainne Kirk

    Grainne Kirk

    Grainne Kirk is a director at Tughans. She is specialised in construction disputes and is experienced in handling both domestic and international matters.

    • She was able to offer a variety of options on a case-by-case basis and provided excellent insight into the process we were undertaking to resolve disputes.

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    • Grainne is very well organised and very approachable and she's got a very good understanding of the law and a sharpened commercial appreciation.

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    • Grainne is an excellent solicitor who has provided an extremely high level of service.

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    • Grainne has provided our organisation with an excellent service.

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