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Samuel O’Callaghan

02920 474 490 s.o'callaghan@capitallaw.co.uk View profile

Work Department

Construction, Energy & Projects

Position

Sam O’Callaghan is a Principal Associate in the Construction, Energy & Projects team, with expertise in complex contentious construction matters.

Sam was called to the Bar in 2014 before joining a construction law consultancy specialising in out of court dispute resolution (both nationally and internationally). Since starting at Capital, Sam has also qualified as a solicitor.

Sam has expertise in all forms of dispute resolution relevant to large construction / commercial disputes, with a notable focus on construction adjudication.

He has assisted clients throughout the supply chain, from funders, to employers, to contractors and specialist sub-contractors, covering both public and private sector clients. The experience of resolving disputes gives Sam unique insight on potential problems that need to be dealt with contractually. This helps with Sam’s contract drafting and negotiation offering.

Sam’s had articles and comments published in publications such as The Guardian and has appeared on BBC Radio Wales to address the ramifications of Carillion’s collapse.

Career

• Principal Associate, Capital Law Limited (Apr 2023 – present)
• Senior Associate, Capital Law Limited (May 2022 – Mar 2023)
• Associate, Capital Law Limited (Nov 2020 – Apr 2022)
• Solicitor, Capital Law Limited (Apr 2019 – Oct 2020)
• Paralegal, Capital Law Limited (May 2017 – Apr 2019)
• Dispute Resolution Consultant, Contract & Construction Consultants Limited (2014 – 2017)
• Director, Attica Law Limited (2014 – 2016)

Memberships

• The Law Society of England and Wales
• Member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
• Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Education

• BPP University: Legal Practice Course (2018)
• Cardiff University: Bar Professional Training Course (2014)
• Cardiff University: Law LLB (2010 – 2013)