Led by David Rintoul, the contentious construction team at Hill Dickinson LLP has strong expertise handling building safety claims and acting for clients in Technology and Construction Court proceedings. Rintoul has experience acting for contractors in defect claims, and is further joined by Sarah Emerson, who acts on a range of alternative disputes resolution methods. Amanda Burge is another key team member who advises on fire safety defect claims.
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Testimonials
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- Hill Dickinson has a real depth and expertise in all manner of construction work.
- Sam Beer is really great and knows the construction world back and front. Amanda Burge is rightly trusted by clients to get them great results.
- Hill Dickinson's contentious construction team is just full of hard-working, very talented people.
- Sarah Emerson - unflappable and very good in a tight spot. Amanda Burge - excellent market knowledge and applies it to put pressure on the other side. Alex Mosson - seen it all before, nothing he cannot handle.
- David Rintoul is a construction specialist who leads his team magnificently. He always has an eye on costs. Matt Cookson is a star in the making.
- Alan Pugh has excellent knowledge and is able to provide a brief to new team members (in effect a handover) so it feels like we have worked together for a long time. Specialists engaged (HR, Property, etc.) have excellent subject knowledge and HD provides a "one stop shop" for legal services.
Key clients
- West Central (Slough) Limited
- Vascroft Contractors Limited
- Kingsmead Homes Limited
- Dawlish Construction Limited
Work highlights
Advising the property developer in a significant claim in excess of £100million against Accor Hotel Services UK Limited.
Representing a client in a series of arbitrations relating to property defects.
Practice head
David Rintoul
Other key lawyers
Sarah Emerson; Amanda Burge