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Michael Hanahan

Michael Hanahan

USA 2026

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Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Practice Areas

Construction

Real Estate & Land Use

Litigation

Educational Institutions & Services

Real Estate

Career

Representing owners, contractors, design professionals, and specialty consultants, Mike Hanahan works on a breadth of matters, preparing and negotiating contracts, providing ongoing client advice during construction, and representing clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Mike shares his industry understanding with his clients to help formulate effective legal strategies. His years of experience guide counsel on engineering procurement construction, design-build projects, master installation agreements, new construction, and renovation and remediation for projects in the commercial, hospitality, entertainment, residential, medical, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Mike has both prosecuted and defended claims involving construction defect and payment disputes, construction delays and acceleration, design defect disputes, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), mechanics liens, economic losses, and personal injuries. He also advises design professionals on copyright and trade secret matters.

With a strong background in procurement for both government entities and private organizations, Mike assists clients with requests for proposals, vendor selection, and contract preparation and negotiation.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Michael Hanahan has previous training as an architect. He principally represents both public and private owners as well as design professionals in construction contract drafting and negotiation as well as dispute avoidance and litigation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I would recommend him anytime for any construction related topic.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • I'm extremely grateful for Michael's generosity with his time and knowledge; his interdisciplinary knowledge ensures a comprehensive understanding of the pursuits involved developing a project.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

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