Situated within the firms wider insurance practice, the contentious construction team at Simmons & Simmons regularly serves a wide range of international companies, contractors, and national public entities in the energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors. The team also exhibits notable experience in handling residential and commercial development projects, particularly defective construction claims. Team heads James Pollock and Emily Monastiriotis have extensive experience with cross-border professional negligence claims. Bristol-based Jonathan Spencer assists with contentious real estate issues, while Steven Kaye advises on cladding and fire safety related matters.

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  • ‘Simply excellent client service.’

  • ‘Stephen Moses is an all round excellent lawyer.’

Key clients

  • AIG
  • Bouygues Energies & Services S.A.S
  • Honeywell Control Systems
  • Bosideng UK Limited.
  • Deka Immobilien
  • STEF SA
  • Národná dialnicná spolocnost
  • Bouygues Energies & Services Ireland Limited
  • Penoyre & Prasad

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Pollock, Emily Monastiriotis

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Spencer, Steven Kaye, Stephen Moses