Paul is a partner and a construction and engineering law specialist. He advises a wide variety of clients including major institutional lenders, investment funds, developers, housebuilders, contractors, professionals, occupiers, and engineering companies. His clients operate in various sectors including leisure, hotels, offices, retail, health, charities, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and public works. In addition to advising on the construction and engineering aspects of projects, and preparing the necessary documentation, he deals with issues that arise during building and engineering projects, acting for parties in adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court and the Court of Appeal.
England - South East • Real estate
IBB Law
The Uxbridge-based IBB Law construction and engineering group demonstrates a ‘wealth of knowledge and experience’, regularly assisting clients with the drafting of development agreements, handling mixed use residential-led schemes, and acting in complex cladding claims. The team also has insurance expertise, often supporting major insurance companies with relevant disputes, as well as boasting a sizeable engineering sector presence. Paul Brampton leads the department, bringing vast experience of dealing with mechanical engineering procurement to the group, while senior associate Christopher Thompson counts contractors, architects, and engineers amongst his regular clients.
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‘In my opinion and experience, what makes this practice unique is the lawyers with their wealth of knowledge and experience which resulted in giving not only good advice but practical at the same time.’
‘In my opinion, with the help and advice of Steven Hayward and Christopher Thompson we won our case in the High Court. Throughout the process we were guided and advised in our best interest.’
‘IBB Law have an excellent working knowledge of the NEC frameworks as they apply to major construction companies, but were also able to advise on the applicability of specific clauses to our organisation and the level of risk we might import if we did not challenge these.’
‘Paul Brampton was able to identify relevant issues very quickly and identify areas of risk and liability that we would not otherwise have identified. A key differentiating factor for me personally was the speed with which Paul was able to understand our business activities and tailor his scope of work accordingly. At each step, we were also given a clear breakdown of anticipated and actual time costs on a task-by-task basis.’
Key clients
- Aviva Insurance
- Bellway
- O’Halloran and O’Brien
- Albany Group
- Teenage Cancer Trust
- A M Construction
- Riverdale Developments Limited
- Marson Property
- EAB Homes
- Frontier Estates
Work highlights
- Advising a housebuilder on construction documentation for the building of a £140m high-rise mixed use residential-led scheme in central Birmingham, comprising 627 apartments and large areas of commercial space.
- Acting for AM Construction in a technology and construction case.
- Advising a commercial property owner on the £181m development of a new data centre in West London.
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Paul Brampton