Band 5
Provided by Andrew Parker
Noted by clients as “brilliant”, “very client-friendly” and “on top of everything” (Chambers 2025), Andrew is a Partner and Head of the Construction Disputes team and the Building Safety team. He advises on the resolution of all types of construction dispute, from detailed final account and complex delay claims through to defects caused by poor workmanship and/or negligent design.
He has a deep understanding of how construction projects are run and the wide range of defects that can occur in completed buildings, ranging from external wall systems and structures to mechanical and electrical systems, including heating/cooling, air conditioning, ventilation, water and drainage.
Andrew helps clients on live construction projects where issues have arisen to avoid full blown disputes. Where a dispute is unavoidable, Andrew takes a logical and organised approach to put clients in a strong position to navigate the pre-action protocol and negotiate a successful outcome, whether by settlement or any other dispute resolution mechanism including mediation, arbitration, court or adjudication proceedings.
Provided by Chambers
Andrew Parker routinely advises developers in relation to contentious construction matters arising out of various property developments, including hotels and student accommodation. He has a strong understanding of claims concerning substantial defects, including cladding issues.
Provided by Chambers
Andrew is wonderful to work with. He is calm, measured and proactive.
Andrew is approachable, readily available and has a strong understanding of our needs.
His specialist knowledge and pragmatism are extremely valuable.
Andrew has a very good level of experience and capability balanced with commercial awareness.
Andrew will always provide a high quality of service and advice.
Andrew is wonderful to work with. He is calm, measured and proactive.
Andrew is approachable, readily available and has a strong understanding of our needs.
His specialist knowledge and pragmatism are extremely valuable.
Andrew has a very good level of experience and capability balanced with commercial awareness.
Andrew will always provide a high quality of service and advice.