Gateley Legal's practice handles disputes arising from building contracts and adjudication alongside Building Safety Act fire safety and remediation work. Emlyn Hudson co-leads the national practice from Manchester. Co-leads at the Birmingham office are Amira Khan, who advises on procurement and dispute resolution in Birmingham, Michael Smyth, who handles contentious construction disputes, and Victoria Portman, who handles litigation and risk management cases relating to complex development portfolios.
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Key clients
- Barratt Redrow plc
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Lovell Partnerships Limited (Morgan Sindall Group)
- Taylor Wimpey
- Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited
- Vistry Group
- Persimmon Homes Limited
- McCarthy Stone
- Custodian Property Income REIT plc
- Crest Nicholson
- Gymshark
- Volvo Group UK Limited
- Watches of Switzerland
Work highlights
Acted on behalf of the client to defend a fire safety defects claim from Bowmer & Kirkland Limited, which is valued at circa £8,000,000.
Represented the client in an EOT / loss and expense adjudication valued at £3,190,917, commenced by its contractor Bennett Construction Limited.
Instructed by Volvo Group UK Limited to review of construction contracts relating to warehouse distribution facilities at Coventry Gateway, including building contract, professional team appointments, subcontracts and collateral warranties.
Practice head
Emlyn Hudson; Amira Khan; Michael Smyth; Victoria Portman