Praised for having ‘a fantastic team of focused and dedicated staff’, Carson McDowell is capable of handling the full lifecycle of a construction project. The team is prominent in disputes, planning, and all relevant contractual matters across the retail, public infrastructure, and energy sectors. Stuart Murphy leads the construction offering. He is known for his role in major disputes and also excels in contractual drafting and negotiations. John Dugdale handles retail and commercial developments. Gavin Kerr is a standout associate who advises clients on matters involving supply contracts.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Belfast Harbour Commissioners
- Reach Active UK
- Creagh Concrete Products
- GRAHAM
- Gilbert-Ash
- Moore Concrete Products
- Queen’s University, Belfast
- Ulster University
- Turkington
- McAleer and Rushe
Work highlights
Acting for a major construction products producer in relation to disputes arising out of a large residential development on the South Coast of England.
Representing a manufacturing client on the form of construction contract for the design, supply and installation of a biomass-fired 1.3 MW plant.
Representing a contractor in connection with a high-profile dispute arising out of the construction of Victoria Square.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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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.
Practice head
Stuart Murphy
Other key lawyers
John Dugdale: Gavin Kerr