Macfarlanes LLP‘s team acts for clients in construction disputes involving delay and disruption, design and construction defects, contract termination, and professional negligence. The team is well-versed in handling disputes in the hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors, and is praised for its ’depth of understanding of construction law’, alongside its ‘commercial insight’. Doug Wass leads the practice and has experience advising on PFI project disputes and the defective design and construction of cladding. Mark Lawrence further strengthens the team, and has expertise acting on domestic and international construction disputes, and strong knowledge of redevelopment projects. In 2025, Andy Mather retired from the firm.
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Key clients
- Atlantic Projects Company
- Argan Inc
- Brookfield
- Cardinia Real Estate UK Limited
- Catalyst Healthcare (Romford) Limited
- Enercret Installationen GMBH
- European Land
- Finchatton
- Grove Developments Limited
- Global Switch
- GSY Hospitality Limited
- Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation
Work highlights
Advising the client on four sets of multi-party High Court proceedings arising out of defective design and construction work carried out in relation to the provision of additional accommodation at a number of schools in Lancashire under the Building Schools for the Future PFI project.
Acting for Atlantic Projects Company in the High Court in relation to a claim and counterclaim arising from the development of Kilroot power station.
Acting for Pinewood in relation to disputes about the redevelopment of Shepperton Studios, involving multiple disputes with the main contractor relating to significant delays, claims relating to design and variations and acceleration payments.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Doug Wass
Other key lawyers
Mark Lawrence