Howard Kennedy LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• Their contentious construction team combines strong technical legal expertise with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. The partners I have worked with are approachable, responsive, and easy to work with, fostering a genuinely collaborative environment with clients and external advisers. What distinguishes the team is its ability to understand the commercial and technical realities of complex construction and engineering disputes, rather than approaching matters solely from a legal perspective. The lawyers engage effectively with experts and project professionals, enabling them to develop well-informed strategies and deliver practical advice tailored to the client's objectives. In comparison with many firms in the market, the team offers partner-led service, clear communication, and a high level of accessibility. The team's collaborative culture, responsiveness, and ability to integrate legal, technical, and commercial considerations make them a strong choice for clients involved in significant construction disputes.
• The individuals I have worked with stand out for their technical ability, commercial awareness, and collaborative approach. They are particularly effective at working alongside external experts, ensuring that legal strategy and technical evidence are developed in a coordinated and efficient manner. I have always felt well supported by them, and they consistently ensure that expert input is properly understood, tested, and integrated into the wider case strategy. Victoria Tyson is focused, attentive, and very easy to work with. She quickly identifies the critical issues, gets to the crux of complex matters, and combines strong legal judgment with clear commercial awareness. Joanne Clarke is exceptionally supportive and experienced. Her expertise in FIDIC forms of contract is particularly impressive, and her client management skills are excellent. She is conscientious, flexible, and highly knowledgeable in arbitration and dispute resolution. She also gives external experts real confidence that they are supported and that the team is fully aligned around the key issues.
• The team is very knowledgeable about FIDIC contracts and is able to quickly get to grips with difficult technical disputes. They are extremely impressive in Dispute Adjudication Board hearings, where their knowledge of FIDIC and their technical knowledge of construction projects really sets them apart from other firms.
• They have excellent, high-value, and complex work for big clients.
• The individuals are very communicative, friendly, and easy to work with. Recently, I have worked particularly closely with Lucy Moon, who is excellent; she is very switched on and communicative. Mark Pritchard is an excellent partner, with good judgment and an excellent communication style.
• Mark Pritchard is a star. I think he is highly appreciated by both clients and colleagues alike.

Key clients

• Make One London Limited
• Barratt Redrow Plc and its subsidiaries

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Victoria Tyson