Public Procurement
United Kingdom
12 February 2025
Shoosmiths LLP‘s team routinely acts in a range of construction and product liability professional negligence claims, working as part of the firm’s national network. ’Very accomplished‘ litigator Richard Marshall leads the team, and is known for his deep knowledge of defective product design issues which result in serious damage. Matthew Brown is a key name within the team for building disputes, acting before the Technology and Construction Court, particularly in relation to cladding issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘A compact and very accomplished team of litigators with huge experience in this area that places them well ahead of most of their competitors. Rigorous, with very astute commercial judgement ensures excellent results for their clients. ’
‘Richard Marshall is a very accomplished litigator with a wealth of experience. Intensely commercial with a focus on the issues that matter. Matthew Brown is very bright and capable. Good to have on board in a difficult case.’
Key clients
- Comparethemarket.com
- Hoover Limited
- MD Insurance Services Limited
- PSB UK Limited
- HDI Gerling Insurance Company
- AmTrust Europe Ltd
- Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Work highlights
Representing PSB UK Limited (via insurers Chubb), in the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry for both Phase 1 and 2 and related civil actions.
Acting for Hoover Candy (part of Haier plc) in product liability claims where professional negligence is alleged.
Acting for structural warranty insurer AmTrust Europe Ltd in high-value cladding claims, including the defence of a High Court claim for c.£17m relating to defective cladding and fire stopping on two tower blocks.
Lawyers
Practice head
Richard Marshall
Other key lawyers
Matthew Brown