Ward Hadaway LLP‘s construction department frequently acts in disputes related to the procurement, supply and delivery of construction materials, and is also adept at non-contentious advisory mandates regarding the drafting of construction documents, including building contracts, performance bonds and sub-contracts in relation to complex development projects in the hotels, sports and university accommodation sectors. Stephen Radcliffe leads the team and is well versed in alternative dispute resolution options, while Dan Lyon handles non-contentious matters, particularly the drafting and negotiation of construction documents.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Solid and reliable advice that you can trust.’

  • ‘Professionals and friendly as well.’

  • ‘The team are able to provide high-quality advice.’

  • ‘Partner Dan Lyon is responsive and provides clear advice and responses within any advised timescales.’

  • ‘The construction team at Ward Hadaway is second to none when it comes to its knowledge and experience in this specialist area. The team is dynamic and agile, getting to the nub of matters quickly.’

  • ‘Partner Stephen Radcliffe is an astute tactician, whose understanding and experience of construction disputes places clients in the best possible position. Joe Mills has an excellent understanding of this area and gets to the real issues quickly and puts clients at ease.’

  • ‘The communication of the Ward Hadaway team is excellent, and the partner and the associates are always focused on the case in hand and the plan/strategy is clearly explained and set out.'

  • ‘Both Stephen Radcliffe (Partner) and Joe Mills (Associate) are easy to communicate with and are fully involved which is of huge benefit. Both also keep their client fully appraised on correspondence and strategy.’

Key clients

  • MW High Projects Limited
  • QFS Scaffolding Limited
  • Bexhill Construction Limited
  • Inn Collection Group
  • Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Tribe Students
  • M F Strawson
  • British Steel
  • Walls and Ceilings (NW) Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Radcliffe

Other key lawyers

Dan Lyon, Joe Mills