Acting for insurers, regional businesses, and public bodies, Weightmans stands out for its strength in insurance-related construction disputes, particularly claims relating to cladding. Key contacts in the Newcastle office include new partner Tom Thurlow, who focuses his practice on insurance disputes in the construction sector, while Natalie Keyes has a broad practice that spans both contentious and non-contentious mandates, including build contracts work and dispute resolution, including adjudication and mediation proceedings. Alan Ross joined the team from Ward Hadaway LLP in September 2023 and is recommended for projects work. Richard Palmer is a name to note for professional indemnity instructions, while Anne-Marie Knight is another key individual recommended for professional negligence claims.
Testimonials
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- ‘Outstanding team quality with a good understanding of our companies needs & aspirations’
‘The team provide clear and concise advice.’
‘Natalie Keyes is able to clearly translate how a project has been priced by a contractor into the conditions of the Building Contract. ’
‘The team are really supportive. Their knowledge of the industry is fantastic and they offer good advise, describing different scenarios and potential outcomes. The billing is informative and will also provide full costs to date, which helps in ensuring spend/budgets are managed. Requests for information are dealt with swiftly and information received on return is informative.’
‘We have worked primarily with two specific advisors, Tom and Natalie. They are both very supportive. They have responded to our need to have in person meetings with the party that we are in dispute with, in order to gain resolution. In describing the options, they have been patient and also determined in ensuring our position is strong. They both are easy to comprehend and explain position eloquently avoiding jargon. ’
Key clients
- Hamilton Underwriting Limited
- Tokio Marine HCC
- C.N.A Hardy Underwriting
- Hiscox Underwriting Limited
- Camberford Underwriting
- Sunderland City Council
- University of Cumbria
- Daikin Applied UK
- Wain Homes Group
- Meldrum Construction Services
- Rubb Buildings
- PSI Global
- Halsion Limited
- Construction Envelope Contracts Limited
- Gramm Barrier Systems
- Turner Architects
- Homes By Carlton
- HR Fabrication
- C Watkins Plumbing
- Constellia Public Limited
- McAleer & Rushe Contracts UK Limited
- Augean Limited
- Oxford Direct Services Limited
- Naylors Gavin Black LLP
Work highlights
- Advised Sunderland City Council on the conclusion of a building contract and all associated documents in relation to the construction of a new eye hospital in Sunderland.
- Advised Augean Limited on an NEC4 Term Service Contract in relation to the metallic treatment services framework, with the Nuclear Waste Services, in relation to the transportation and storage of nuclear waste.
- Acting in the defence of a £95m claim active in the Technology and Construction Court, involving 21 parties.