Hill Dickinson LLP‘s construction team, based out of Manchester and Liverpool, is led by Alan Pugh and has an increasingly international presence in addition to its impressive regional capabilities. It handles complex and high-profile development and refurbishment projects and related disputes for its clients, who span a variety of industry sectors. Such disputes involve issues including outstanding fees, unreasonable extension of time, and defective developments. David Oram has strong experience working on the full spectrum of matters in this field, while legal director David Banks is a key name to note at the Manchester office as leader on many multi-million pound matters, both contentious and transactional.
Testimonials
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‘The team are pragmatic and seek to resolve issues rather than let them run on for their own gain. I have enjoyed working alongside them - they give sensible advice and assess risks appropriately.’
‘Legal director David Banks provides no-nonsense, robust and pragmatic advice in a timely manner. He is approachable and accommodating when it comes to arranging meetings. He is very pleasant to work with.’
Key clients
- Peel L&P Holdings (UK) Limited
- Bilfinger Piping Technology UK Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising a UK contractor in relation to numerous contractual matters involving the construction of a Nuclear Power Station.
- Advising a UK residential developer in relation to a £120m city centre scheme.