The ‘highly competent’ contentious construction team at Gowling WLG regularly advises commercial and private clients on a wide range of construction-related matters, particularly fire safety defects and Building Safety Act issues. The team is also well equipped to advise on residential developments and international arbitrations. Gordon Bell, Sue Ryan, and Mike Stewart jointly steer the team, while Mary Lindsay assists with cross-border EPC contract matters. Jessica Tresham joined in May 2024 from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP.
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‘A very professional team. They are highly competent and easy to work with.’
‘Mike Stewart is very smart and collaborative.'
Key clients
- BAE Systems Pension Funds Trustees Limited
- Empiric Student Property PLC
- Tilia Homes Limited
- Battersea Power Station Development Company
- Swan Housing Association
- Willmott Dixon Holdings Limited
- Oakwood Building Contractors Limited
- Telford Homes Limited
Work highlights
- Advised BAE's fund managers on the legal recovery strategy for cladding and fire safety defects.
- Advising Battersea Power Station Development Company on a large construction scheme.
- Acting for Willmott Dixon in two matters where the client is defending threatened applications in the High Court for Building Liability Orders.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gordon Bell, Sue Ryan, Mike Stewart