Counting international governments, major corporations, and contractors amongst its key clients, the Guilford-based Charles Russell Speechlys LLP construction team has in-depth expertise in advising on high-value engineering and construction contracts. The offering spans complex contentious matters, ranging from dispute avoidance to arbitration and litigation, with practice head David Savage bringing over 25 years’ experience in acting for employers, governments and consultants in cross-border construction disputes to the team. Chi Mount focuses on the construction aspects of property transactions and development financing.

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  • ‘They have demonstrated remarkable adaptability and appreciation for the specifics of our dispute.’

  • ‘David Savage has a keen sense for dispute analysis, strategy, and solid legal acumen in both oral and written delivery. His service response has been impressive.’

  • ‘A strong team with depth and considerable knowledge.’

  • ‘Individuals are polite and professional, advice provided is considered and sound.’

Key clients

  • Maldives Airport Company Limited (a 100% Maldives Government owned company)
  • Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Government of Bahrain
  • Caring Homes Group
  • Eton College
  • Kate Bingham Interior Design
  • The Pirbright Institute
  • Marlborough College
  • Northvale Construction Limited
  • Church Commissioners for England
  • Bewley Homes Plc

Work highlights

  • Instructed by Maldives Airport Company on a three-year-term to provide contentious and non-contentious FIDIC-related construction law services in relation to the ongoing redevelopment project at Velena International Airport on Hulhulé Island in North Malé Atoll, Maldives.
  • Advising The Pirbright Institute on the redevelopment, procurement strategy generally, and drafting and negotiation of all construction documentation.
  • Handling contentious and non-contentious construction work on an ongoing basis for Aspire Luxury Properties, including acting for the client in recovering sums owed by a number of HNWIs.

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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
David is head of construction, engineering and projects at Charles Russell Speechlys. He advises employers, contractors and consultants on a wide range of building and civil engineering matters, both domestically and internationally. David has wide experience of working on the various forms of standard conditions such as JCT, ICE, NEC, MF/1, IChemE and FIDIC, as well as numerous bespoke forms of construction contract. He advises on the full scope of construction issues, ranging from procurement/contract strategies through to dispute avoidance/resolution. In his international work, David is particularly focused on the Middle East region, working closely with Charles Russell Speechlys’ Manama and Doha offices, to which he is a regular visitor. He has delivered training on FIDIC contracts in both the UK and the MENA region. He also advises the firm’s private clients on high-value residential construction projects.

Practice head

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David Savage

Other key lawyers

Chi Mount