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Stephenson Harwood offers expertise in alternative dispute resolution techniques such as adjudication, dispute boards, and mediation, alongside arbitration and litigation, catering to a diverse client base including both public and private sector stakeholders. Ron Nobbs acts for purchasers and suppliers across a diverse range of UK and international projects and co-heads the team with Paul Thwaite, who specialises in contractor claims for delay and disruption, major building defects, and PFI project disputes. Charlotte Heywood’s experience extends to adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘SHL has a diverse team that specialises in many areas such as key real estate acquisitions. On construction matters. SHL has a vast range of experts who they are able to draw upon internally and are able to offer advice and guidance in some of the most complex matters.’

  • ‘SHL are consistent in its approach. SHL are very open, honest and will share its thoughts on the "pros and cons" of any matter. We have worked with them on a number of large and small complex matters, with positive success on every occasion.'

  • 'Charlotte Thomas is committed to delivering to timescales every time.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable and personable team who often make time to deal with last minute or urgent matters and provide very clear legal advice whilst also considering business requirements.’

  • ‘Both Ron Nobbs and Amy Steenson have been a pleasure to work with on a number of contentious matters. Amy is always available to talk through any advice/queries where needed and provides clear and pragmatic advice to suit our business needs.’

  • ‘They have a high degree of knowledge and skill.’

  • ‘The individuals have a very high level of knowledge and experience. At the same time, they understand the need for commercial decision-making. The individuals are easy to work with.'

  • 'Ron Nobbs is my favourite lawyer! He understands our complex issues and provides clear advice in a prompt manner.'

Key clients

  • Equipe Regeneration
  • ENGIE/EQUANS
  • Veolia
  • Multiplex
  • ABB UK
  • Mala Engineering
  • The Royal College of Art
  • University of Greenwich
  • 4C Hotels Group
  • LaSalle Investment Management
  • Thornsett Developments
  • One Hyde Park
  • Tecnicas Reunidas
  • Trenitalia UK Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising the freeholders of the luxury residential development One Hyde Park in their long running TCC dispute with Laing O'Rourke regarding latent defects in the building.
  • Advising Equipe Regeneration in relation to various claims and TCC action arising out of the Brockley PFI project.

Lawyers

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Charlotte Heywood

Charlotte Heywood

Stephenson Harwood

Charlotte is a partner within the commercial litigation team specialising in construction, engineering, PFI and rail disputes. She has extensive experience in adjudication claims as well as litigation, arbitration and ADR. Charlotte advises contractors, employers and subcontractors in resolving disputes arising both internationally and domestically in relation to payment, defects and delay and disruption and has experience in a wide range of sectors including luxury residential, commercial, hotels, health and education, retail, energy and power. She regularly deals with disputes arising out of the JCT, NEC and FIDIC forms of contract, as well as numerous bespoke forms. Charlotte also advises clients in relation to real time project management dispute avoidance over the active construction phase including in relation to dealing with payment applications, contractual notices and extension of time and loss and expense assessments. Charlotte is an active member of the National Association of Women in Construction.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ron Nobbs, Paul Thwaite

Other key lawyers

Charlotte Heywood, Charlotte Thomas, Amy Steenson