Michael Hiscock
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Construction
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About
Provided by Michael Hiscock
Practice Areas
Michael is a specialist in construction and engineering procurement, advising on a wide variety of works contracts.
As a specialist in construction and engineering procurement, Michael advises on a variety of contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC3, MF/1, ICC, PPC2000), professional terms of appointment (e.g. RICS, ACE, RIBA) bonds, guarantees and ancillary documentation.
Contractors, designers, employers, occupiers and funders have instructed Michael in a wide variety of sectors including social housing, health, education, sport and leisure, waste, logistics, manufacturing, local government and energy.
Michael sits on the Constructing Excellence Midlands Leadership Council and has previously worked for what was called the Department of Trade and Industry.
Career
Michael worked previously in the Nottingham offices of Eversheds and Freeth Cartwright before moving to Wright Hassall in May 2014.
Experience
- Advising specialist contractors on domestic and international engineering contracts
- Advising on innovative urban regeneration in Nottingham, Leicester, and Coventry.
- Advising housing associations on the redevelopment of housing stock
- Advising developers and owners of community medical centres, doctors' surgeries, care homes, and specialist veterinary hospitals
- Advising local authorities on the redevelopment of offices and leisure centres, along with issues connected to the outsourcing of the maintenance and operation of those facilities.
- Advising retail clients on refurbishment and maintenance frameworks.
- Acting for banks, building societies and other lenders providing development finance.
- Advising architects, structural engineers and quantity surveyors on a fixed fee basis for commercial and insurance risk review terms of engagement
Chambers Review
UK
Head of the practice Michael Hiscock focuses on non-contentious work, aiding clients on matters pertaining to leisure, education and urban regeneration. He handles contract negotiations, construction agreements and general life cycle advice for a range of clients, including some based abroad.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He understands the important role he plays, is always available and is very solutions-driven. It's a pleasure to have him as part of our team."
"Michael was extremely diligent and professional in his services. He communicated at a very professional and high level. I would highly recommend working with him."
"Michael specialises in construction law. He is very knowledgeable and up to date with legislation and available information."
"He understands the important role he plays, is always available and is very solutions-driven. It's a pleasure to have him as part of our team."
"Michael was extremely diligent and professional in his services. He communicated at a very professional and high level. I would highly recommend working with him."
"Michael specialises in construction law. He is very knowledgeable and up to date with legislation and available information."
