The Arthur Cox Belfast construction and engineering team is a go-to for advising employers and contractors on disruptions, including the rising costs of materials and supply chain issues. William Curry and Cahal Carvill jointly lead the practice. Curry is experienced in advising on major development projects. Carvill is praised for providing ‘expert commercial advice’ across both transactional matters and disputes, including executing key building contracts and advising on health and safety dispute resolution. Darren Fitzsimmons is another highlighted individual who supports Carvill on the full spectrum of instructions.
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‘The team has an unequalled breadth of experience in the field of construction in Northern Ireland. As a result, the team acts for many of the leading building firms in the province. The team is always up-to-date with the latest changes in construction and planning law. ’
‘As the partner involved in the commercial conveyancing department, Cahal Carvill has provided expert commercial advice.’
‘Arthur Cox is the best construction team in the business. The team, and especially department head Cahal Carvill, is always available with sensible and direct advice. Cahal is a straight talker who is renowned and well-known as the main man for construction law in Northern Ireland.'
'Darren Fitzsimons is very impressive, and William Curry remains an extremely safe pair of hands for technical advice.’
‘Cahal Carvill is our go-to contact at Arthur Cox; Cahal has a wealth of knowledge and decades of experience to call upon. He's seen it all before, and no matter the query or size of the issue, he has the right answer every time.’
Key clients
- Apex Housing Association (Glenmona)
- Department for Communities (Casement Park Project)
- Newpark Homes
- Chrifin Limited
- Joint Administrators of William Coates Limited
- ALWA Architects
- Vesper Infrastructure Partners
- Ballykeel Beg (No.1) Limited
- The Kearns Group
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Darren Fitzsimmons
Practice head
William Curry; Cahal Carvill
Other key lawyers
Darren Fitzsimmons