Paul Giles, who is noted by clients as showing ‘a genuine and impressive interest’ in clients’ issues, leads DLA Piper's construction practice, which is based in Manchester. The team is well-equipped to handle disputes, with notable work in student accommodation-related safety issues matters. David Moss has longstanding experience in handling disputes, while Alison Fagan focuses on risk management and contractual aspects of complex and high-value infrastructure projects; Fagan is noted as ’arguably the best in the business’ for PFI project disputes. Clare Rushton is also a key figure within the team, as is Abigail Holmes.
Testimonials
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‘Clare Rushton has been a calming influence. In litigation, surprises are not welcome and we have been well-prepared by Clare and her team to ensure we always anticipate what is next.’
‘DLA Piper's clear, concise and pragmatic approach sets it apart by streamlining complex legal processes for clients' understanding, providing straightforward advice and solutions tailored to clients' needs, minimising unnecessary legal jargon, and focusing on practical, achievable outcomes.'
Key clients
- The Association of Infrastructure Investors in Public Private Partnerships
- Watkin Jones & Son Limited
Work highlights
- Advising the Association of Infrastructure Investors in Public Private Partnerships, several major international infrastructure investors, who have invested in UK infrastructure assets under the PPP model and have formed the AIIP.
- Advising Watkin Jones & Son Limited in disputes concerning student accommodation blocks in Birmingham and Newcastle respectively, which Watkin Jones built under design and build JCT Contracts.