Construction - North East
What the Team is Known For
Womble Bond Dickinson's highly respected department offers comprehensive legal services to a broad client base, including ministerial departments, educational institutions and local authorities. It has a considerable national reach and is noted for its strength in dispute resolution. The team possesses significant experience in procurement and refurbishment matters. Womble Bond Dickinson provides additional expertise in projects in the energy and engineering sectors.
Strengths
"The team at WBD is very experienced and always finds solutions no matter how complex the problem appears to be."
"The firm explains things clearly and concisely and is always available. It always responds same day and delivers the service well within the time I anticipate."
"Womble Bond Dickinson's very commercially aware and provides robust but pragmatic advice."
"WBD has the expertise across its team to provide advice on different issues, as required."
Work Highlights
Womble Bond Dickinson advised the Ministry of Justice on the construction of the new City Court near Fleet Street in London.
Notable Practitioners
The highly rated Simon Lewis is specialised in contentious construction matters, assisting clients with disputes relating to contracts, design defects and compensation claims. His clients include construction groups, energy providers and local councils. "He is very approachable, good to work with and able to distil complex issues into clear unambiguous advice and action." "Without fail, Simon performs very strongly across client service, sophistication and commercial awareness."
Ian Atkinson advises on major construction projects, such as acquisitions, developments and demolitions, for both private and public sector clients. "Ian is a safe pair of hands who provides solid and clear advice." "Ian is excellent in the communication of complex matters both verbally and written." "A pleasure to work with him."
Department head Simon Rowland focuses on non-contentious construction matters and has substantial experience in development, procurement and transactional matters. He is particularly popular with national and local government clients, as well as educational establishments. "Simon provides good quality service and he is very responsive."
