The multifaceted contentious construction team at RPC acts for a roster of clients, including consultants, contractors, and architects. The group’s varied case load includes disputes from the transport, real estate, and energy sectors. The team is led by experienced litigator Alan Stone, who is sought after by architects, engineers, and contractors. Tom Green is praised for his work on fire safety and cladding matters. Felicity Strong has an established practice acting for insurers on cladding and fire safety claims.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘RPC is the standout firm in the market for contentious construction work.’
‘Alan Stone is peerless in the market.'
- 'Tom Green is extremely good, particularly on fire safety and cladding matters.’
‘They are responsive and commercial and do a great job at becoming an essential part of the client's team.’
‘Tom Green is superb. A true details man that does not lose sight of the whole picture.'
- 'Alan Stone gets to the heart of the issues quickly and manages multiple stakeholders pragmatically and competently, achieving great results.’
‘Oliver Bulleid stands out for his incisive knowledge and decision-making.’
‘They are a group of skilled individuals with unique talents.’
'The team is consistently good at being proactive and delivering informed advice.'
'Great knowledge of the insurance market and good on case detail and tactics.'
Key clients
- Mace
- Buro Happold
- Ridge and Partners LLP
- Hall Construction
- St James Group Limited / Berkeley
- Laing O’Rourke Wales & West Limited and Laing O'Rourke PLC (together LOR)
- McLaren Construction (UK) Limited
- Integrity International Group
- Vinci Construction UK Limited
- ISG
Work highlights
Representing McLaren in defence of a c.£40m claim arising from alleged defects in the floor slab of a commercial warehouse in North London.
Instructed by various companies within the Urban Splash group in defence of applications under the Building Safety Act 2022 seeking repayment of c.£50m of funding advanced by the Building Safety Fund in connection with seven buildings in Manchester.
Acting for Ardmore Construction Limited in a £39m claim issued in the Technology and Construction Court by the developer, BDW, concerning the Citiscape development in Croydon, with BDW re-purchasing Citiscape following alleged structural issues.
Practice head
Alan Stone
Other key lawyers
Tom Green; Felicity Strong; Oliver Bulleid