With a ‘deep understanding of the construction industry’, Fladgate LLP has a diverse practice that serves an array of investors, contractors, and developers. Practice head David Weare is relied upon for his ’wealth of experience’ by both domestic and international clients. Olivia Bateman is well-versed with the intricacies of disputes arising out of commercial real estate developments. Christian Charles‘ practice covers termination, delay, and defects claims, while Digby Hebbard acts for an array of contractors and developers, and cultural institutions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is full of very talented and conscientious lawyers at all levels. They are very knowledgeable of the law and the sector and keep laser-focussed on their clients' commercial objectives. They really punch above their weight in terms of the disputes they handle.’

  • ‘David Weare has a wealth of experience. He is highly knowledgeable and truly brilliant when it comes to setting a strategy. He is commercially savvy and has top-notch practical judgment. He knows how to find a way of winning even the most difficult disputes.'

  • 'Christian Charles has a wisdom well beyond his years. He is thoroughly pleasant and easy to deal with but fights extremely hard to get clients what they want. He is a top-drawer tactician, with a great instinct for what is going to play well with a tribunal.'
  • 'Oliver Tobin is an old head on young shoulders.’
  • ‘An excellent construction team with impressive strength in depth - from stand-out well-established partners to brilliant associates. They offer a deep understanding of the construction industry and the commercial needs of clients in this sphere. ’

  • 'Digby Hebbard is a real star - he knows the industry inside out, he has excellent judgment and tactical know-how, and is a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

  • Carter Victoria Ltd
  • Otis Ltd
  • Quintain

Work highlights

Advising on matters arising from the development of a £60 million commercial tower building at Broadway, Victoria.
Defending three sets of High Court proceedings brought against Otis Ltd for defective works.
Acting for Quintain in connection with multi-party High Court proceedings relating to defective roads near Bristol.

Practice head

David Weare

Other key lawyers

Olivia Bateman; Christian Charles; Digby Hebbard; Oliver Tobin