Howard Kennedy LLP covers a breadth of construction disputes from major global infrastructure projects to residential real estate developments. The diverse practice serves a range of industry stakeholders including contractors, employers, and consultants. Jeffrey Brown spearheads the team, counting contractors, subcontractors, and developers amongst his clients. Both public bodies and project companies rely on Victoria Tyson for her extensive arbitration expertise. Jonathan Pawlowski acts for an array of domestic contractors, while Joanne Clarke focuses on international construction disputes across the transport sector. Mark Pritchard is the key contact for Building Safety Act matters and Jenna Volkwyn acts for a growing volume of international employers, contractors, and consultants.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very collaborative and well organised.’
‘Joanne Clarke and Anzelle Ford are knowledgeable, flexible and very supportive.’
‘Edward Corbett always as precise as anyone can be in his subjects. Victoria Tyson never fails to surprise us with her meticulous drafting.’
‘They have a very well balanced team. Edward Corbett is very insightful and is highly experienced.’
‘The leaders in FIDIC. The team have an intimate knowledge of the FIDIC suite of contracts. In addition to the team's excellent technical knowledge, they are easy to work with and always accessible.’
‘While the entire construction disputes team is excellent, each with their own complementary set of skills, Gabriel Mulero Clas and Edward Corbett stand out for their in depth knowledge of the contract, the law, as well as an intricate knowledge of the finer details of the case.’
Key clients
- Make One London Limited
- BECK Interiors Limited (In Administration)
Work highlights
Acting for BECK Interiors Limited (in administration) in multiple adjudication and court proceedings concerning disputes over delays, damages, and liability relating to the fit-out of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Mayfair and 79 luxury apartments, with clams valued at £100m.
Advising Make One London Limited on a dispute over remedial works to rectify defects in basement sewer of the property which has flooded on numerous occasions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jeffrey Brown
Other key lawyers
Victoria Tyson; Jonathan Pawlowski; Mark Pritchard; Jenna Volkwyn; Joanne Clarke; Anzelle Ford; Gabriel Mulero Class; Edward Corbett