England - South West • Real estate
Ashfords LLP
The ‘pragmatic and sensible’ construction and infrastructure team at Ashfords LLP is well-placed to advise on an array of contentious and non-contentious work, with modern methods of construction and energy and waste projects standing out as two recent areas of focus. Practice chair Patrick Blake’s recent workload has seen him advising on a range of building contract disputes. Accredited construction disputes adjudicator Stephen Homer litigates major disputes for local authorities and large developers and often appears in legal publications such as the Driver Trett Digest. Mark Manning is regarded by clients as ‘tenacious, detailed and thorough’, while Carl Thompson is noted for his expertise in energy and waste management matters. Lianne Edwards and the ’thoughtful and experienced’ Laura Reeve are further key contacts.
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Testimonials
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‘The Ashfords construction team shows strength in depth throughout, with each member of the team being fully briefed on the matter and able to provide helpful input into the ongoing progress of a case.’
‘Lianne Edwards is a clear partner-in-waiting, she shows brilliant tactical judgment and has a strong ability to maintain focus on client objectives through the litigation process.’
‘Stephen Homer is a superb leader who manages his team brilliantly.'
‘Laura Reeve has been our guide and legal mentor throughout our journey from small to substantial as a business. Super clear, friendly, thoughtful and experienced.’
‘Excellent team. Very strong advice, and a dedicated, London-style service.’
‘Mark Manning is excellent. Tenacious, detailed and thorough, with a good client manner.’
‘Ashford are always proactive in their approach to any situation and their construction team are very much specialist in that field. I have always found their billing to be reasonable and accurate.’
‘Stephen Homer has an excellent ability to grasp complex arguments and distil them into what is the important point of focus and follow that focus through in a clear and concise manner. I have worked with him on a number of claims and always found him a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
- Exeter City Council
- Wain Homes (South West) Limited
- BDW Trading Limited
- Canterbury City Council
- Watford Borough Council
- London Gateway Port Limited
- CC Construction Limited
- Curo Group
- Northacre Renewable Energy Limited
- Bioenergy Infrastructure Limited
Work highlights
- Advising on the construction due diligence aspects relating to the acquisition by the Council of the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter.
- Advising on various matters relating to the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea’s new homes programme, existing housing stock and wider authority infrastructure.
- Successfully acted for BDW in the reported case of BDW Trading Limited v Lantoom Limited [2023] EWHC 183 (TCC).
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Patrick Blake