Demonstrating ‘extensive experience and knowledge in the building sector’, Thomson Snell & Passmore is keenly sought-after among employers, contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants on high-value matters. Specialising in non-contentious mandates, Chris Whittington heads the construction team and is renowned for his ’clear and concise advice’ on building, engineering, procurement, and fit-out contracts. Leading the team on dispute resolution and adjudication matters, Chris Kirby-Turner is ‘highly competent with contentious construction law matters’ concerning damage and defects, professional negligence claims, and commercial issues. The ’very knowledgeable, professional and helpful’ Caroline Watkins is a further key contact, particularly concerning construction documentation, professional services agreements, and contractual risk.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘'The team has extensive experience and knowledge in the building sector.'
- ‘Thomson Snell & Passmore provides a superlative construction law service in Kent. A highly competent team.’
- ‘Took the time to understand exactly what we needed and prepared a bespoke service which aligned with our needs.’
- 'Chris Whittington is highly competent with non-contentious construction law matters and always gets to the heart of the issues and provide clear and concise advise.'
- ‘Chris Kirby-Turner possesses an impressive ability to get to to the key issues in an extraordinarily short time. He always asks the questions that you wish that you had considered!’
- ‘Caroline Watkins was very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. It felt like Caroline went the extra mile to ensure that we received and excellent level of service and insight.’
- 'Caroline Watkins has fantastic knowledge of the legalities and documentation involved in the construction sector. She is extremely thorough and delivers to deadlines. Caroline is very professional yet personable to deal with.'
Key clients
- Ferns Group
Work highlights
Drafting the full suite of construction documents and associated professional appointments for the construction of major plant for recovery and refining of precious metals.
Resolving a complex and extensive final account dispute arising at the conclusion of a major framework agreement for utilities reinstatement works.
Advising a contractor client on their enhanced responsibilities under the Building Safety Act.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Chris Whittington
Other key lawyers
Chris Kirby-Turner; Caroline Watkins