Providing a ‘consistently high level of service’, the Clarke Willmott LLP team, led from Manchester by James Driver, is particularly noted for its expertise in handling disputes originating from building contracts, acting for both employers and contractors. In Birmingham, construction litigator Mark Scotney is also an accredited mediator, and Peter McHugh excels in multi-party disputes; he handles a mixture of construction disputes, mediation and arbitration proceedings.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We always endeavour to use Clarke Willmott LLP as our preferred legal partner and first choice where no conflicts exist.'

  • 'Mark Scotney is an approachable and commercially minded litigator. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to our clients and he is our preferred choice for construction disputes.'

  • ‘Every individual we have worked with has a very keen eye for detail, incredibly well-articulated, but most importantly, they look for the least confrontational means to reach a mutually agreeable solution. This is so important as it reflects how we like to operate as a business, working towards a fair and reasonable outcome.’

  • ‘Knowledgeable team with a pragmatic approach.’

Key clients

  • Abri (formerly Yarlington)
  • B Price Limited
  • Stonewater Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Driver

Other key lawyers

Mark Scotney, Peter McHugh