Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner offers comprehensive expertise in construction disputes, providing guidance on litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and various alternative dispute resolution methods. The leader of the team, Shy Jackson, has a strong international practice in major engineering projects and also advises on high-value London developments. James Clarke specialises in representing clients in formal and alternative dispute resolution procedures, with a focus on adjudication and international arbitration. Senior associate Jennifer Varley has developed a niche in building safety matters, and consultant Marcus Birch specialises in arbitration, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They naturally solve issues across department lines without having to intervene.'
  • 'They provide timely and strategic advice.'
  • 'Proactive with good market coverage.'
  • 'Timely and strategic advice. I anticipate a good experience from the team.'
  • 'Firm has some really good people, who operate very efficiently, and it has excellent reach outside the country if that's important to you.'
  • 'James Clarke understands our business and our particular demands and is extremely responsive to them and us.'

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Shy Jackson

Other key lawyers

James Clarke, Jennifer Varley, Marcus Birch