Working out of the Reading office, Stephen James leads the practice at Clarkslegal LLP, which handles the full spectrum of matters relating to construction projects, including procurement contracts, tender drafting, and joint ventures, in addition to issues arising out of contractor insolvency. James is recommended for his handling of disputes, including defect claims and contract time extensions. Antony Morris is noted for his experience in professional negligence claims against architects and contractors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Clarkslegal has a strong business-minded approach to litigation. The construction team are genuine experts in unpacking and dissecting construction claims, from payment disputes through to the most complex of claims on large-scale projects.’

  • 'Antony Morris is a standout litigator. He has a very pragmatic style and distils complicated concepts in a very understandable way.'

  • 'Stephen James is a tough opponent who prepares a case immaculately. He is also a very impressive negotiator who is effortlessly persuasive.'
  • 'They always respond in a timely fashion.'

Key clients

  • Lumen Technologies UK Limited
  • Future Tech SCI Limited
  • Really Local Group
  • Glenman Corporation Limited
  • Frencon Construction Limited
  • Area Sq Limited
  • Mackin Construction Limited
  • Stanton Williams Limited
  • Allenbuild Limited
  • BSW Building Services Limited
  • Westford Mechanical Limited
  • MJL Construction Associates Limited
  • Fourfront Group Limited
  • High Firs Penthouses Limited
  • i-Transport Limited
  • Crown Packaging UK Plc

Work highlights

  • Represented the demolition contractor John Mould in relation to commercial court proceedings brought by a subcontractor.
  • Acting for Future-Tech on a range of projects for the construction of new data centres in both mainland Europe and Africa.
  • Acting for a main contractor in an account dispute with a London Borough.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen James

Other key lawyers

Antony Morris