Ashurst‘s contentious construction practice boasts ’impressive strength in depth’, regularly representing clients in TCC and High Court proceedings. Tom Duncan spearheads the team, advising various contractors in infrastructure, renewables, and real estate-related matters, while Madeleine Pope leads on PPP contract-related disputes. The team is also well equipped to handle delay, disruption, and defective work-related disputes. Other key team members include Dyfan Owen and Simon Bromwich, leading on ICC arbitration and PFI project-related issues respectively. Logan Mair is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Simon Bromwich brings massive experience and always looks for and delivers clever solutions. A pleasure to deal with.'
‘Tom Duncan is commercially spot on, a very reassuring presence, gets to grips with the issues and provides invaluable tactical direction.'
Key clients
- Great British Nuclear
- HS2
Work highlights
- Advising Lendlease in various disputes, including acting in High Court proceedings relating to alleged defects in the design and construction of a number of schools.
- Representing the administrators of RRS in High Court proceedings commenced against Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council.