Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Dispute Resolution

Qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor-Advocate, Ryland is a skilled construction lawyer with significant experience in all forms of dispute resolution. A highly rated advocate and lead representative in adjudication, arbitration and commercial litigation, he has worked on numerous construction projects around the world.

Ryland primarily advises the real estate, transport and energy sectors on contractual and common law issues that impact upon a project throughout its lifecycle, from pre-contract through to post-completion, including strategic advice during the design, engineering, construction and development phases.

He has carved a niche in adjudication and litigation proceedings, but also in the avoidance and early resolution of disputes through less formal procedures such as mediation and negotiation. He acts for employers, developers, professional teams, contractors and sub-contractors providing advice in respect of contractual and common law issues, the drafting of correspondence, claims, counterclaims and defences.

Ryland provides ongoing, practical advice and training to clients, and has vast experience in the vetting, drafting and negotiation of a range of construction and engineering contracts (including the JCT and NEC suite of contracts) and in the drafting and review of main contracts, sub-contracts, bonds, guarantees, collateral warranties and terms of business.

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Bar Council Law Society

2013 · Admitted as a Solicitor of England & Wales (Higher Rights of Audience) 2003 · Called to the Bar of England and Wales – Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law in London 1999 – 2002 · Keele University LLB (Law & Philosophy)