Praised for its ‘in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry’, Beale & Co defends construction professionals in a wide range of disputes, including intragroup claims, cost recoveries, and construction defects. A trio of specialists leads the offering: David McArdle, who leverages extensive experience in TCC proceedings; Joanna Lewis, who applies ’excellent tactical judgement’ to her defence strategies; and Nic Pegg, an expert in alternative dispute resolution.
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  • Joanna Lewis has just been made Senior Partner in the Bristol office. Joanna is simply brilliant - she is always completely on top of the details of her cases, has excellent tactical judgment, and her instincts are always spot-on. She is absolutely committed to her cases and always determined to get the right result for her clients.
  • Beale & Co has an exceptional construction team that combines in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry with an impressive grasp of the technical and legal issues in this field. They have a fantastic team of highly experienced, skilled, and committed individuals who provide an outstanding bespoke service to clients.
Practice head

David McArdle; Joanna Lewis; Nic Pegg