Jones Day‘s team of ’highly regarded construction specialists’, have a strong reputation for advising on fire safety-related disputes, among other contentious construction matters. James Pickavance leads the team and boasts ‘exceptional knowledge’ in complex engineering matters, while Julian Bailey leads on renewable energy-related international arbitrations. The team is also well equipped to handle domestic infrastructure adjudications, international infrastructure, and renewable energy matters, and public sector roads disputes. Annabel Treadgold and Gregory Barden are also active members of the team.
Testimonials
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‘Jones Day's construction team has gone from strength to strength in recent years with their recruitment of high-profile and highly regarded construction specialists James Pickavance and Julian Bailey. This has positioned Jones Day as one of the foremost specialist firms for construction.'
‘James Pickavance is incredibly hard-working and leaves no stone unturned in his determination to get the best possible result for his client. He has exceptional knowledge of the law in this field and a detailed understanding of the technical issues.’
‘Well organised, well resourced and extremely able team.’
‘James Pickavance is a very good lawyer, eminently practical, extremely hard working and produces extremely helpful end product.’
'Excellent mastery of detail, meaningful input on technical cases, and sound tactical advice.'
'James Pickavance has excellent team management, a shrewd tactical brain, and sound judgement.'
'Depth of knowledge about real construction issues. Advice is given clearly and concisely, making it easy to work with the team.'
'James Pickavance and Julian Bailey are a great combination.'
Key clients
- Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Mark Capital
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Pickavance