Construction
Northern Ireland
10 years ranked
Provided by Carson McDowell
John is a Partner in the Construction team at Carson McDowell and specialises in Construction and Real Estate Litigation.
John specialises in construction and property disputes.
As regards construction, John advises on the entire project delivery process from end to end. He is familiar with the drafting and negotiation of all of the standard forms of contract used in Northern Ireland and elsewhere including the JCT, NEC and FIDIC forms. He has extensive experience of working with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, clients, funders and insurers in a wide variety of market sectors.
John's dispute resolution expertise includes mediation and negotiation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation. His recent experience has included insurance coverage disputes, negligence claims and bond claims in addition to general construction claims.
John also has extensive experience in property litigation, having worked for a number of high profile clients on a variety of contentious real estate issues, including security of tenure, lease termination and dilapidations. He also frequently advises clients on issues such as nuisance, breach of quiet enjoyment and derogation from grant arising out of active and proposed property developments.
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John Dugdale advises clients on contracts relating to various local projects, including technology centres, luxury apartments and housing schemes. He also handles contentious matters and has experience representing clients in adjudications, mediations and court proceedings.
John Dugdale is recommended for his experience in handling high-value property disputes, such as those concerning claims for damage and dilapidations claims, lease termination, nuisance and rights of way.
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He cares for his clients and their interests. When doing contentious construction there are always tight time pressures and he is always calm in these situations.
It is always a pleasure to deal with John, he is optimistic and upbeat. Nothing is ever a trouble for him and his knowledge of construction contracts and the many standard forms is great.
John provides us with valuable technical advice on construction matters. He is extremely able at identifying how the legal requirements of a contract marry up with the needs of a client.
John Dugdale offered the highest level of professionalism, knowledge, service and trustworthiness. He inspired confidence in the process.
His focus on the subject and talking through the process is welcome. His calm nature and option seeking, together with good communication to the other side, shows maturity.
John provides clear advice in a way that reassures the trustees. He is proactive and reassuring.
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