Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds stands out for its ‘exceptional depth of expertise combined with a personalised, client-focused approach’. The firm primarily acts for funders, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, and other professionals in contentious matters, and is broadening its scope of transactional work. The ’practical, effective, and extremely experienced’ Sarah Western leads the construction practice; she is a key adviser to developers, main contractors, and sub-contractors in adjudications and litigation. ‘Smart, sensible, pragmatic’ litigator Rob Adam is ’a rock star, who brings impressive expertise and a pragmatic approach’. Head of disputes Michael Batty also brings his extensive experience to bear on complex construction disputes. Commercial property partner Hugo Greer-Walker is frequently involved in major construction projects, notably for local authorities.
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- 'Sarah Western is practical, effective, and extremely experienced. Any client is lucky to have her as their lawyer.'
- 'Greene & Greene's construction practice is distinguished by its exceptional depth of expertise combined with a personalised, client-focused approach. The team's comprehensive understanding of the construction sector, coupled with their ability to deliver clear, pragmatic, and commercially astute advice, truly sets them apart.'
- 'One of the practice's notable strengths is the seamless collaboration among its solicitors, which ensures that advice is cohesive, timely, and tailored specifically to client requirements.'
- 'Sarah Western consistently demonstrates exceptional skill and dedication, providing clear, insightful advice with a strategic focus that clients find invaluable. Her meticulous attention to detail and approachable manner ensure that clients feel fully supported at every stage.'
- 'Rob Adam is a rock star, who brings impressive expertise and a pragmatic approach, excelling particularly in complex cases where his ability to distil intricate legal points into understandable, actionable advice proves crucial. His proactive and solution-oriented mindset is greatly appreciated by clients seeking dependable and efficient representation. Smart, sensible, pragmatic - he's everything you want in a lawyer.'
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Practice head
Sarah Western
Other key lawyers
Rob Adam; Michael Batty; Hugo Greer-Walker