Offering clients a ‘highly professional’ team boasting ’extensive knowledge of the construction industry’, Holmes & Hills is keenly sought-after on contentious and non-contentious matters. Sam Bawden, a leading contact among contractors and sub-contractors, leads the construction division and assists clients with contract drafting and review, defective works, and payment disputes. A further key individual is Lawrence Pearce, who assists contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants across disputed payments, defects, and debt recovery.
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Testimonials
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‘Holmes & Hills lawyers are highly professional with extensive knowledge of the construction industry.'
'They are a dedicated team with strong family-oriented values, passionate about providing exceptional service.’
‘From start to finish Sam Bawden made us feel at ease. His communication was second to none, always giving us options to consider, and generally facilitating a smooth process.’
Key clients
- Build Park House Limited
- Build (Maidenhead) Limited
- NT Killingley Ltd
- Rose System Scaffolding Limited
- Build Park House Limited
Work highlights
Represented Build Park House Limited in a dispute with Barker Homes Limited over non-payment under a contract for the conversion of an office block into 80 apartments.
Represented Build (Maidenhead) Limited in a dispute with Barker Homes Maidenhead Limited over disputed payment valuations, contractual defaults, and wrongful termination of a contract for the conversion of an office block into 40 apartments.
Represented Rose System Scaffolding Limited on a Letter of Intent issued by John Sisk & Son Limited for scaffolding works at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sam Bawden
Other key lawyers
Lawrence Pearce