The ‘approachable and knowledgeable team’ at Hawkswell Kilvington Limited offers comprehensive advice and solutions across all aspects of construction and engineering law. Their expertise spans drafting, reviewing, and amending bespoke and standard form construction contracts and subcontracts, as well as resolving disputes through mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and litigation. Based in Leeds, the team is jointly led by Daniel Silberstein, Thomas Salter, and Rachel Heald. Silberstein focuses on complex disputes involving building safety, defects, and professional negligence claims against architects and engineers. Salter has extensive experience handling cases related to extensions of time, non-payment, and contract formation, while Heald specialises in bespoke and standard form construction contracts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Thomas Salter and Jonathan Robson provide clear advice that is presented plainly and simply. They are very easy to engage with and apply a logical approach to all issues, always in the context of economic justification.’
- ‘The individuals "speak our language" and make the process easy and comfortable, whilst giving you the confidence that you're in safe hands - specific mention is given to Thomas Salter and Jonathan Robson whom have been extremely helpful in recent dispute and claims.’
Key clients
- Electricity North West Ltd
- Altrad Group
Work highlights
Advised Midgard City Ltd, part of JRL Group, on the negotiation of the contract documents for a £60m London office building refurbishment.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Daniel Silberstein; Thomas Salter; Rachel Heald
Other key lawyers
Gary Ashton; Jonathan Robson; Prudence Walton; Matthew Leonard