Neil Williamson
Ward Hadaway LLP
Ward Hadaway LLP
Client SatisfactionThe ‘always highly responsive and professional’ construction team at Ward Hadaway LLP ably assists local authorities and public sector clients in the education and health sector on the full range of mandates. Development work, including industrial, commercial, and residential developments, feature prominently in the group’s workload. Paul Reekie, dual qualified in Scotland and England and Wales, leads the practice and has a long track record handling the full range of construction litigation, including adjudications and mediations. Neil Williamson takes point on contractual work as well as instructions relating to bonds, warranties, and guarantees. Alan Ross left the team in September 2023.
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‘Wide range of experience and able to bring in niche expertise as needed. Always highly responsive and professional.’
‘Easy to work with; calm, authoritative but friendly and pleasant to work alongside. Feels like we are part of 'one team'.'
Key clients
- Northumberland County Council / Advance Northumberland
- Karbon Homes
- Places for People
- Newcastle International Airport
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Hitachi Construction Machinery
- Northumbrian Water
- Northumberland Estates
- North Tyneside Council
- Port of Tyne
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Reekie