Trowers & Hamlins LLP's team assists clients with non-contentious and contentious construction matters regarding development, regeneration, and infrastructure issues. The team has notable expertise advising housing providers and public sector bodies. Paul Scott has a contentious work specialism and handles complex regeneration and infrastructure disputes. Scott co-leads alongside Racheal Hobbis, who assists with transactions and advises on Building Safety Act regulations in relation to major schemes. Adam Thompson and Jordan Bosi also handle disputes, with significant experience in construction litigation and defect claims.
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- We have been working with Adam Thompson out of Trowers' Birmingham office. We have been extremely pleased with the service we have received from Trowers and Adam, in particular. As well as providing clear legal advice and expertise, reflected in successful arbitration proceedings against a major construction firm, Trowers has never lost sight of the wider commercial aspects attendant to pursuing such a matter. Trowers was able to effortlessly transition between dealing with the demands and expectations of in-house counsel, as well as those of the instructing client department.
- I was genuinely impressed not only with the breadth of knowledge of Adam Thomson, but also by his communication skills and sensitivity to surrounding commercial issues. His advice to non-legal clients was exemplary, being clear, precise, and not obfuscated by technicality. Expert selection was extremely good, as was Adam's engagement with them to tease out and understand complex engineering issues connected with design and environmental requirements.
- Paul Scott - Very to the point, great to deal with. Doesn't waste your time if the chances of success are lean. Adam Thompson - Very approachable and methodical in his approach.
- This is all about the people and service. The team is approachable and extremely knowledgeable. The unique point is the upfront dialogue that is undertaken to assess the situation and provide high-level advice before we enter into a protracted dispute.
- The team is knowledgeable in their subject matter and very attentive to us as clients. They listen well and provide all the support that we need.
Key clients
- Kent County Council
- Wolverhampton City Council
- Historic England
- The British Museum
- Vistry Group
- Berkeley Group
- Cordia Developments
- CR Construction (UK) Company Limited
- Elan Homes
- Pentadel Projects
Work highlights
Acted for CR Construction in an application for an interim injunction against (1) Barclays Bank PLC (the "Bank") and (2)The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ("HSBC").
Advised the client in land assembly, funding, procurement, route to market, development, construction and tenant re-location.
Supported the client with the tender and procurement of redevelopment works to 3 smaller sites associated to the Druids Heath project.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Paul Scott; Rachael Hobbis
Other key lawyers
Adam Thompson; Jordan Bosi