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Ward Hadaway LLP

Construction

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Ward Hadaway LLP

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Construction - North East

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Ward Hadaway has a well-regarded team with a fine track record on large-scale construction projects. The firm is notably active in the engineering, commercial development and house-building sectors. Clients range from public sector bodies to private developers, contractors and house builders. The team regularly assists with construction disputes. Ward Hadaway also advises medical institutions on major projects, including academic building developments.
Strengths

Their team is incredibly responsive and in our experience their services are always to the highest standards.

The team at Ward Hadaway have a good combination of partner and associates who are highly experienced. They are highly experienced solicitors with a broad array of specialisms and sector knowledge.

The team are proactive to advise on change and link up with other departments to provide well-rounded risk-based advice.

Work Highlights

Ward Hadaway advised Port of Tyne on a wide range of construction and engineering projects and contracts over the past year. These have included contracts for construction, demolition, civil engineering projects and power supply contracts.

Notable practitioners
Neil Williamson
Neil Williamson assists private sector and public sector clients with both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

Neil is a strong and reliable source of construction and contract-related advice.

He consistently delivers excellent work for us and is considered to be a reliable, expert as well as almost being like and extension to our team.

Neil is responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.


Paul Reekie
Paul Reekie has substantial experience of handling contentious construction matters ranging from design defects to payment disputes. He frequently advises clients on construction documentation, including drafting and negotiating building contracts.

Paul is an exceptional lawyer, with a keen eye on finding the right solution for clients with an ability to seek compromise where this has practical and commercial advantage for his clients.

Paul is very experienced.

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