Weightmans LLP's Birmingham-based practice advises on procurement, contract drafting, and dispute resolution matters across infrastructure, development, and public sector schemes. The team also has capabilities in handling NEC and JCT work, and Building Safety Act matters. Daniel Barchet co-leads and handles contentious and non-contentious cases, while fellow co-lead Tom Collins has specialisms in adjudication and disputes cases. Richard Vaughan advises on non-contentious procurement and major project documentation.
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- Excellent client management and responsiveness.
- Daniel Barchet has impressive intellectual capacity to analyse the reality of commercial situations and provide clear and realistic advice. He has excellent availability.
- Highly capable and experienced individuals who bring practical knowledge and a capable approach to the advice they provide.
- Weightmans has a great construction team who is highly experienced and capable in their field. I will definitely use them for future projects.
- Daniel Barchet is particularly impressive for his deep knowledge of construction industry contracts and the way he brings that expertise to bear in contentious and risk-sensitive matters. He understands not only the legal drafting of construction contracts but also the commercial realities of how such contracts are negotiated, administered, and tested in live projects and disputes. He is especially strong on contractual interpretation, risk allocation, claims issues, and the practical consequences of key provisions. We have valued his ability to cut through complexity, pinpoint the provisions that really matter, and provide advice that is both technically robust and commercially grounded. He is a trusted adviser for construction-related contractual issues.
Key clients
- Surrey & Sussex Police
- Cordia UK Limited
- Queen Mary University London
- University of Cumbria
- Zencap Holdings Limited
- Zenith Regeneration
- Moorfields Advisors
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Royal Mail Group
- Newflex Limited
- Sovini Group
- BDP Architects
Practice head
Tom Collins; Daniel Barchet
Other key lawyers
Richard Vaughan