Lawrence Pearce
Holmes & HillsHolmes & Hills houses a ‘strong' team of 'dedicated professionals'. Heading the practice from the Marks Tey office, Sam Bawden is recommended for payment disputes, time extension claims, and issues of professional negligence. Lawrence Pearce is a standout member of the team, and Abbie Chisnall is also noted for her expertise in construction contracts and adjudication claims.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are brilliant, user friendly, and loved by clients.’
- ‘Sam Bawden is analytical and razor sharp in his approach. A standout lawyer in the industry!’
- ‘The key strengths of the construction team at Holmes & Hills are collaboration and a clear understanding of the roles of the members of the legal team. I've found the team to be particularly excellent in client management and in their understanding of the law and procedural rules.’
- ‘Lawrence Pearce is a standout partner. He always has a good grasp of the details of the case whilst never losing sight of the bigger picture, which is quite refreshing in this industry!’
- ‘They are a strong team of dedicated professionals with particular expertise in construction, planning law, and contracts.’
- ‘The Holmes and Hills construction team is brilliant at its job. The team has in-depth knowledge in the construction sector. They are diverse, flexible, and have commercial awareness.’
- 'They are a team of exceptional professionals who consistently distinguish themselves through their expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach.'
- 'Samuel Bawden is caring and understanding in stressful situations. He has a knack of explaining legal stuff to someone who doesn't have legal training. He is trustworthy, reliable, and professional.'
Key clients
- CFE Installations
- Munro Building Services Ltd
- National Association of Shopfitters
- NT Killingley Ltd
- ScaffTeq Limited
- Westgreen Construction Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Munro, a mechanical and electrical contractor, in relation to a disputed final account in respect of a £2.8 million JCT design and build sub-contract for mechanical and electrical works at a Primary School in Kent.
- Acted for Westgreen in numerous construction law matters, including drafting contracts and providing bespoke training to team members at Westgreen.
- Advised NT Killingley Ltd, a landscaping contractor, in relation to a payment dispute.
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.
Sam Bawden