‘The legal team is very personable and works well in collaboration with other project team members.’

‘Simon Rowland specifically stands out and is an excellent team player, prepared to innovate and be involved in the whole project from inception to completion.’

‘Good knowledge of sector, responsive to our needs.’

‘Simon Lewis has been knowledgeable, responsive, able to explain legal issues concisely and in language understood by non legal people.’

‘The overall knowledge and experience of the team is unrivalled in my experience.’

‘Ian Atkinson has lead on the relationship for many years – he took the time to understand the business, the individuals and the approach to risk to ensure he was always able to offer appropriate advice at all times.’

‘Advice provided is pragmatic with a good grasp of the industry standard construction contracts that we use and how these should be amended in relation to projects we are undertaking. I find Muckle LLP are particularly good value for money compared to other firms that we use.’

‘Adam Aston is a partner we have a particularly good working relationship with. He is very good at providing advice in a clear uncomplicated manner and in a timely manner.’

‘Alex Rayner has a great understanding of the complex contractual and legal issues associated with construction and civil engineering disputes. Alex is particularly good at guiding and advising his clients as to the most appropriate strategy for resolving their disputes, and is measured and authoritative in his approach and advice.’

‘Very knowledgeable team with dedicated departments for differing areas of work which I found communicate very well between each other and appear seamless in conversation with them.’

‘Alex Rayner, very helpful and approachable man. He understood my strengths were not in the legal game as an engineer but he made the process very easy explaining my options and the consequences of each option to be able to make an informed decision.’

‘We have worked with the Sintons team and find them experienced and driven whilst also providing value for money. Alex Rayner as lead Partner in their team has a commercial construction background which supports his approach as an experienced lawyer.’

‘Alex Rayner and Jay Balmer lead the Sintons Construction team in Newcastle. Both Alex and Jay are able to understand and advise clients on the key matters in construction disputes and provide and deliver clear strategies to either resolve matters amicably with or without the need for formal dispute proceedings. Their attention to detail has led to successful outcomes in many disputes that we have worked with them on. Both are readily available and engage early and positively to provide clear direction.’

‘The team at Ward Hadaway are very joined up in their approach meaning that there are no real conflicts in the advice or guidance they provide, they also ensure that any member of the team who will be dealing with a query from us is fully briefed on the issue and on my business to avoid me having to go over and over the issue.’

‘The main strength within the individuals at Ward Hadaway is the effort they have made to understand my business and our approach to contracts and risk management. This has allowed them to tailor their advice to the approach they know my business will take whilst ensuring that we are away of any areas of concern they may have.’

‘Helpful, efficient and excellent value for money.’

‘Very knowledgeable and responsive team with specialists in many areas.’

‘Natalie Keyes has provided excellent advice and service to us in relation to complex contract reviews and dispute resolution.’

‘Competent and deliver on what they say they will.’

‘Approachable, adaptable and professional.’

‘The strengths are a broad professional team where the exchange and consultation on advice is clear and precise.’