
Paul Thwaite
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Paul is a specialist in construction and engineering disputes and procurement claims. He advises on projects in the UK and around the world. He has over 20 years' experience resolving complex disputes. Many of his instructions are referrals from his peers in the industry who have seen first-hand his ability to resolve disputes successfully through adjudication, arbitration, litigation and mediation.
Paul has a wealth of experience in construction and engineering claims as well as advising on risk management and dispute avoidance during the construction phase of major projects. He has acted for both employers and contractors in relation to projects in the commercial, industrial, retail, energy, waste, water, health and education sectors.
Paul specialises in contractor claims for delay and disruption, cases involving major building defects and disputes arising out of FM contracts and PFI projects. He has been involved in some of the largest and most difficult construction related disputes including one of the biggest cases heard in the TCC in recent years (Accolade Wines v GJ3 and others). Paul also specialises in procurement disputes and challenges under the EU public procurement rules acting for both the public and private sector.
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Paul Thwaite has extensive experience in representing prominent contractors and developers on a range of construction claims, including delay, disruption and building defects cases. He regularly advises on claims concerning fire safety issues and cases involving listed buildings.
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"Paul is a construction lawyer through and through - he's passionate and he knows his stuff."
"Paul has a lot of gravitas in the way he commands and conducts himself."
"Paul is a construction lawyer through and through - he's passionate and he knows his stuff."
"Paul has a lot of gravitas in the way he commands and conducts himself."
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