Mr John Dugdale > Carson McDowell > Belfast, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Carson McDowell
MURRAY HOUSE
MURRAY STREET
BELFAST
BT1 6DN
United Kingdom

Work Department

Construction and Property Disputes

Position

John Dugdale is a Partner in Carson McDowell specialising in construction and property disputes.

As regards construction, John advises on the entire project delivery process from end to end. He is familiar with the drafting and negotiation of all of the standard forms of contract used in Northern Ireland and elsewhere including the JCT, NEC and FIDIC forms. He has extensive experience of working with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, clients, funders and insurers in a wide variety of market sectors.

John’s dispute resolution expertise includes mediation and negotiation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation. His recent experience has included insurance coverage disputes, negligence claims and bond claims in addition to general construction claims.

John also has extensive experience in property litigation, having worked for a number of high profile clients on a variety of contentious real estate issues, including security of tenure, lease termination and dilapidations. He also frequently advises clients on issues such as nuisance, breach of quiet enjoyment and derogation from grant arising out of active and proposed property developments.

Lawyer Rankings

Northern Ireland > Real estate > Construction

(Next Generation Partners)

John DugdaleCarson McDowell

Carson McDowell has a strong offering of contract, planning, and procurement advice. Stuart Murphy leads the practice. Murphy is particularly well-known for his disputes practice, often representing contractors in claims concerning collateral warranty, disputed liability, and extensions of time. John Dugdale excels in drafting and negotiating the full suite of construction contracts which developers require, such as building contracts, professional team appointments, and collateral warranties. Senior associate Gavin Kerr regularly supports the practice on matters regarding construction due diligence and negotiating various supply contracts.