Fladgate LLP provides advice on major projects within the UK’s energy and infrastructure sector, dealing with construction-related insurance disputes, PFI projects, and matters in the cultural and heritage field. Heading the construction department, David Weare leverages his deep understanding of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, enriched by significant Middle Eastern experience. Team member Digby Hebbard brings to the table proficiency in multiple dispute resolution methodologies, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation, and expert determination.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Fladgate LLP is one of the leading players in the contentious construction field. They have an impressive team of heavy-weight specialists who know and understand the industry extremely well and are at the top of their game.’
‘David Weare is extremely knowledgeable about the industry, commercially astute, has excellent judgment, and stands out as one of the leading figures in the field.'
- 'Digby Hebbard is extremely bright and really gets to the heart of the case whilst keeping tight control of the big picture narrative and understanding the commercial realities for the client.’
- 'Digby Hebbard is a brilliant strategist as well as having an encyclopedic knowledge of construction law. He comes up with practical and commercial solutions and knows exactly how to make a case attractive to a tribunal.'
- 'David Weare is absolutely top-drawer when it comes to PFI disputes. He has vast experience and knows the sector better than anybody. He is astute when it comes to tactical matters.'
- 'Christian Charles has wisdom beyond his years. He has a very impressive intellect and works prodigiously hard for his clients. He is always calm in a crisis and has a well-deserved reputation for being a rising star in the sector.'
- 'Particularly strong and experienced in the PFI and public/private partnership sector, with a focus on disputes arising from the construction and facilities management of hospitals, schools, leisure centres etc.'
- 'The individuals are personable, knowledgeable and expert in their field. Digby Hebbard made what was a very dry and turgid situation into an enjoyable experience for us. Oliver Tobin is an excellent associate and a very safe pair of hands supporting the dispute endeavour.'
Key clients
- Ares Management
- Strawberry Star
- National Portrait Gallery
- Scape Student Accommodation
- Otis Ltd.
- Quintessential Homes (Wembley) LLP
- Wembley Park Limited
- Essex Services Group Ltd
- Bailey Acquisitions Limited
- Quintain (Wembley Retail Park) Limited
- Innisfree investment Fund
- Equitix
- Collins Construction Ltd
- MEC Construction
- Henry Boot Developments
- 3i
- Ocado
- Beck Interiors Ltd
- Briggs and Forrester Engineering Services
- Turner Broadcasting
- Royal Derby Hospital PLC
- Phoenix ME
- Dobler UK Ltd
- Yumn Ltd
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Weare