Led by the Cambridge-based head Colin Jones, the Harrison Clark Rickerbys practice specialises in complex contentious construction claims, spanning from defective underpinning to applicable contract terms. Jones is knowledgeable on public procurement matters, Worcester-based Andrew James focuses on complex adjudication cases and mediations, and since joining from Wright Hassall LLP in April 2023, Sandra Piaskowska advises on engineering disputes from Birmingham. Paul Johnston left the firm in November 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Despite the size of the practice I have found the attention to detail impressive, and it has staff that are well-qualified to deal with a wide range of commercial issues.’

  • ‘I have worked with Sandra Piaskowska (associate) and continue to work with her. She is very personable, is pro-active and is mindful of the client's best interests.’

  • ‘HCR have excellent staff which provide us with good legal advice no matter what issues we are dealing with as a business.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Colin Jones

Other key lawyers

Andrew James, Sandra Piaskowska