Michael Clark Email & Phone Number

Dealing with a potential legal dispute early can save you money, time and stress, allowing you to go back to what you do best - running your business.I've been involved in litigation and dispute resolution since 2006 and have obtained an in depth knowledge of property and construction law along with court and adjudication procedures.I specialise in property and construction disputes. I deal with construction disputes for both contractors and sub-contractors including disputes over retention sums, variations and issues over defective works; loss of profit and Liquidated Damages claims l am well versed in all JCT contracts and the Construction Act.In addition, I support commercial landlords and tenants. I deals with dilapidations claims; restrictive covenant disputes; residential landlord and tenant issues; nuisance claims and disputes over property rights and rent arrears.My clients include owner managed businesses in the construction industry, landlords with residential and commercial portfolios and commercial tenants.Recent examples of how I have supported clients include:Facilitating settlement on a £20 million Development Agreement and Construction contract dispute for a landowner;Recovering €35million on construction contract at the Mosel Dam, Iraq;Obtaining money awards for retention and variations for subcontractors via adjudication;Extracting money for a sub-contractor from Midas Construction before it went in to Administration;Advising landowners as to rights of way over their land;Advising a developer on the enforceability of a building restriction on its land.Business clients who work with me know that I understand what they want from my service and I'm in touch with the 'real world'.My approach is always proactive and mindful of how I can finalise disputes as quickly and cheaply as possible with the greatest gain to my client.Specialties: Business+ Disputes; Negligence+ Claims; Construction+ Disputes; Litigation+solicitors; professional service; commercial

Listed skills include Dispute Resolution, Legal Advice, Litigation, Employment Law, and 17 others.