Shoosmiths LLP

Ian is a construction lawyer with some 25 years’ experience. He has advised on various large projects, with a particular emphasis on power stations and process plants. His wide experience means that he is well-equipped to guide employers, contractors and consultants through the construction phase and beyond. He is experienced in adjudication and all other form of dispute resolution. He has been ranked in the legal directories for many years. Legal 500 says he “has a technical background which is most helpful in analysing and preparing claims and witnesses, which he does exceptionally well”.

His recent experience includes:

• acting for a substantial contractor on a time and money claim, in which a multi-million pound sum was awarded in adjudication;
• guiding a university through a lengthy dispute with its FM contractor;
• advising a project management company on a complex High Court claim;
• acting for a health sector developer in an extension of time adjudication; and
• defending a sub-contractor in an arbitration that was then resolved by mediation..