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Nobody ever wants a dispute on a construction project however should one occur the manner in which it is dealt with and managed to its conclusion may be the difference between the commercial success or failure of a project. By using a lawyer who understands the industry and its supply chain, chances of success increase when faced with a challenging commercial situation.I am a dual qualified Solicitor and Chartered Quantity Surveyor at Freeths working in the Construction Team focusing mainly on dispute work. Since leaving school in 1982 I have worked directly in the construction industry up to commencing my training as a solicitor in 2002. During that time I occupied most roles in the industry from site operative through to project manager and this has given me a uniquely detailed in-sight into the industry I now serve as a solicitor. I work with clients from all sectors of the industry and have advised and acted for them in adjudication, court litigation, mediation and arbitrations. My core strength is my overall commercial understanding of the construction industry supply chain including its idiosyncrasies and its commercial diversity. My knowledge of how construction work is accounted for helps me help my clients in achieving commercial outcomes from often challenging situations. Recent experiences include the resolution of a complex termination account, (Circa £11m) along side a claim on a Bond. In these increasingly challenging times, insolvencies are on the increase. A contractor's insolvency leaves a project in distress. How such a project is managed to a conclusion, including securing a party's rights in these often complex legal and commercial circumstances, raises challenges. At Freeths we have a wide experience of getting distressed projects back on their feet. Successfully representing a Tier 1 contractor in a £3m adjudication. Successfully defending a £1.4m smash and grab adjudication. ►" His commercial awareness and detailed knowledge in the field of quantity surveying are second to none". Managing Director, Rayden Engineering ► “I have always found him to provide exceptional commercial advice, with the ultimate aim of providing cost effective dispute resolution. I have no hesitation in recommending him”. Managing Director, SGI Group

Listed skills include Litigation, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Law, and 7 others.