Hawkswell Kilvington Limited

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘The Hawkswell Kilvington team provides a diverse range of qualities, with each member excelling in their relevant field(s). Each team member provides a professional, knowledgeable, and timely approach to all appointments.’
• ‘The service provided by Gary Ashton remains second to none - Gary's knowledge, skill set, adaptability and personable nature make him indispensable to our business.’
• ‘Thomas Salter is a great contact who always makes himself available. He is professional, knowledgeable, but down to earth and talks to us at our level in order to explain etc.’
• ‘Hawkswell Kilvington is a truly specialist construction firm. The level and depth of knowledge is first rate. At the same time, it does not lose sight of the commercial realities and has a fantastic relationship with its clients, who seem to send a lot of repeat work.’
• ‘Dan Silberstein is a fantastic partner and head of the firm. He has a gift for identify the (often complicated) legal arguments which could be taken. He also balances his strategic oversight role with still being on top of the detail. Matthew Leonard is a calm, assured litigator, including dealing with difficult opponents. No doubt, he is a partner in waiting.’
• ‘Excellent team with an all-round attention to detail and a commercial, honest, pragmatic approach. Quickly grasp the instruction and work with the client to implement (and refine as necessary) the strategy.’
• ‘As a specialist construction firm, Hawkswell Kilvington offers in-depth knowledge and expertise relevant to our sector at a high quality.’
• ‘Rachel Heald undertakes in-depth contract reviews of facilities and building contracts. Daniel Silberstein offers contentious advice and expertise. Both are very hands-on and have good commercial awareness and knowledge of the industry, which is really valuable to us.’

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Leading individuals

Thomas Salter

Hawkswell Kilvington Limited

Having joined the firm as a trainee in 2008, Thomas became a partner in 2017. Thomas focuses on contentious matters and advises on complex construction and engineering disputes throughout the contractual supply chain.  Disputes frequently concern extensions of time, variations, non-payment and contract formation.  Thomas has extensive experience of all standard forms of contract including JCT, NEC and FIDIC and is frequently asked to provide contractual and commercial advice to clients during on going projects.  Thomas is regularly instructed to represent clients in adjudication, litigation (usually in the Technology and Construction Court), arbitration and mediation.

Daniel Silberstein

Hawkswell Kilvington Limited

Partner

Next Generation Partners

Rachel Heald

Hawkswell Kilvington Limited

Rachel is a Partner and leads the firm’s non-contentious team. Her work includes drafting, negotiating and advising a range of clients (including developers, contractors, sub-contractors and funders) on construction documents including building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, letters of intent and performance bonds in respect of a wide variety of projects, including retail and office fit-outs, care homes, hotels, factories, residential developments, utilities and infrastructure.