TLT's Manchester-based practice regularly assists its diverse client roster with contractual agreements and frameworks, in addition to handling a range of disputes. The team is noted for its strong focus on the energy, real estate, and transport sectors. Sean McCay heads the practice, and is adept at handling dispute avoidance work, particularly in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022. Jahanara Hussain left the firm in July 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is the calibre of resources that the company can provide which makes them unique, and for TLT, Sean McCay and his team are that resource.'

  • 'Because the team has such a diverse offering of knowledge and experience, their legal services can successfully apply to all matters of construction, across a wide range of industries and sectors.'

  • 'Sean always ensures that the most suitable resources are engaged. Services are therefore not only to a fantastic standard, but a financially competitive at all times.’
  • ‘Sean McCay has again this year surpassed expectations with respects to his services and counsel. His breadth of knowledge and understanding, coupled with his professional judgement and guidance successfully supported my company with contractual matters. He also outsourced specific specialist support my company required and was able to provide this effectively and efficiently.’

Key clients

  • Dandara Group
  • Excalon Limited
  • O’Callaghan Limited
  • Douglas West Wind Farm Limited
  • Mark Bates & Sons Limited
  • F. Parkinson Limited
  • Cubby Construction Limited
  • H & J Martin Construction Limited
  • Boet StopSon S.A.S
  • Westshield Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for Dandara Group Companies in legal proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court in London in relation to a substantial claim arising out of a major residential development comprising circa 100 apartments.
  • Advised Excalon Limited in relation to various claims arising out of three long-term framework agreements and associated call-off contracts in the utilities sector in the UK.
  • Advising O’Callaghan Limited in relation to issues arising out of civil engineering works on a coastal project bordering the River Calder in Lancashire following the serious flooding effects of Storm Ciara in February 2020.

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Practice head

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Sean McCay

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