Fieldfisher is well-versed in handling a range of construction disputes related to PFI projects, building safety requirements, and energy from waste projects. Dan Preston leads the practice with expertise acting on Technology and Construction Court litigation, and building safety matters. David Thorne is another key team member, who leads on oil and gas project disputes. Jamie Key handles renewable energy matters, and is further joined by Sarah Shafiq and Samantha Thompson, who are experienced advising on domestic redevelopment project disputes.
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- Proactive and decisive advice - no sitting on the fence.
Key clients
- Morgan Sindall Group
- Sir Robert McAlpine
- VolkerWessels Group
- Rocket Properties
- Imperial College
- Nottingham Forest Football Club
- Tissot Industry
- M Group
- Muse Places
- Tilbury Douglas
- Keltbray
- Vastint Hospitality
Work highlights
Acting for a number of developers (including Muse Places and Estates and Management) in relation to their portfolio of assets and claims arising under the Building Safety Act.
Acting for Vastint Hospitality in the resolution of roofing defects in the UK portfolio of hotels and the proposed sale of that portfolio.
Acting for Sir Robert McAlpine in the settlement of a multi-million pound dispute relating to defects in the roof construction of several filming studios (Phase 1) and the ongoing dispute concerning Phase 2.
Practice head
Dan Preston
Other key lawyers
David Thorne; Jamie Key; Sarah Shafiq; Samantha Thompson; Christina Cheriyan