Mills & Reeve LLP's group is well-regarded for its dual strength in transactional and disputes work across the education, health, and energy sectors. The practice is jointly led by Stuart Pemble, who focuses on project delivery, procurement, and ESG-driven construction matters, and disputes specialist Martino Giaquinto, who handles complex and high-value engineering and energy claims. Iain Murdoch is noted for his expertise in procurement and Building Safety Act matters, while Patrick Wisheu handles sophisticated disputes, particularly in the energy space. Della Copley and Jastinder Samra also have notable contentious capabilities.
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- The team is led by Martino Guaquinto. Martino has been at the Bar and has practiced in construction disputes for many years. He has excellent judgment and client skills. One of his associates who stands out is Patrick Wisheu. Patrick has an eye for detail and his work is careful and thorough.
- M&R stands out for its commercial focus, technical strength, and partner-led delivery. Their advice has been clear, and they get straight to the point. They don’t waste your time and get to the root of the problem. They are result-driven and responsive.
- Martino Giaquinto stands out for his superb construction expertise, sharp commercial judgment, calm and sensible approach to complex matters. His eye for detail is second to none, and his ability to deliver practical solutions under pressure is priceless. A truly great and approachable lawyer who speaks your language.
- Martino Giaquinto is a well-versed Construction Disputes Resolution lawyer; he provides a well-measured and balanced view on how best to deal with hostile circumstances. His knowledge within the industry and markets has helped benefit both contentious and non-contentious construction law, positioning him as a strategic advisor capable of navigating high-value disputes while preserving client commercial objectives. His practice and team were able to provide efficient handling of a high-pressure adjudication and punctual advice. He is a true specialist within the Legal Construction Industry.
- I mostly work with Justin Hennessey and Lucy Collins from the Surety department; both are the two leading UK Surety lawyers. In this matter, the Construction team was looped in and provided excellent service.
- Martino Giaquinto has the full overview and steps in only when needed.
Key clients
- Ministry of Defence
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- University of Southampton
- Realterm
- Cordia UK (Lampworks) Limited
- England Golf
- Coventry University
- LTE Group (Manchester College)
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- INHUS Limited
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Practice head
Stuart Pemble; Martino Giaquinto
Other key lawyers
Iain Murdoch; Patrick Wisheu; Della Copley; Jastinder Samra