Led by James Pollock, the contentious construction team at Simmons & Simmons has strong building safety expertise and often acts for clients on domestic matters related to fire safety defect disputes. Head of practice Pollock has experience handling power project disputes. Emily Monastiriotis specialises in cladding matters, Steven Kaye is known to act on disputes related to residential developments, and Jonathan Spencer has experience resolving claims against contractors.
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- The team is incredibly responsive and pragmatic in approach. They really take the time to understand the technical complexities of the construction disputes they support and do what they say they will do, when they say they will do it! They don't run up fees unnecessarily and are very diligent at keeping the client up to date on fees incurred, etc.
- Steven Kaye manages extremely complex litigation and arbitration. He provides carefully considered and succinct case reports and presentations while having the details to back up the advice given. His knowledge of the Building Safety Act is second to none.
- The firm has longstanding expertise in construction-related insurance. The firm has strength in depth in construction and manages very large claims for employers and contractors. It compares favorably with other firms due to its investment in IT and its investment in offices outside London.
- Simmons & Simmons has a superb contentious construction practice. In any major dispute, you expect to find them representing one of the key participants.
- James Pollock - incredibly experienced; a refined legal brain contained in a natural streetfighter. Felix Zimmerman - thoughtful, intelligent partner, always with an eye to the bigger picture.
- Always the first to send out updates and provide training on new cases. There is a huge willingness to do whatever they can to make the client experience better.
Key clients
- Willmott Dixon Construction Limited
- Taylor Woodrow Construction Limited
- Vinci Construction UK Limited
Practice head
James Pollock
Other key lawyers
Emily Monastiriotis; Steven Kaye; Jonathan Spencer
