The ‘go-to’ contentious construction practice at Macfarlanes LLP advises a wide range of significant domestic clients, with particular expertise in PFI project disputes. Lauded as a ’rock in the storm’, Doug Wass leads the team, regularly handling defective design and construction issues in the public and commercial real estate sectors. ‘Highly knowledgeable’, Mark Lawrence is another key member of the team, leading on adjudications, TCC, and High Court cases, particularly in the infrastructure sector. The team also regularly acts against building contractors. Andy Mather is recommended for handling cladding and Building Safety Act issues.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
- Profil
- Réseaux sociaux
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- ‘Mark Lawrence is a force to be reckoned with. Forensic, focused and commercial, he gets results.'
- 'Andy Mather is bright as a button and ensures that no stone is unturned.'
- ‘Doug Wass and Mark Lawrence are both highly knowledgeable and experienced, and always a pleasure to deal with.'
- ‘Mark Lawrence is without doubt a leader in his field, and is an experienced, hands-on partner in the firm.’
- ‘Andy Mather and his team have provided excellent advice to our company and clients on a number of occasions. Their experience and professionalism mean they provide succinct and fast advice that is both accurate and commercial.’
- ‘I work closely with Doug Wass and Mark Lawrence. Both of them have been brilliant, both in management of issues and in disseminating information to the requisite Boards. Doug, in particular, is a rock in the storm.’
- ‘Macfarlanes are our go-to choice of firm for this type of work. They have a strong reputation in the PFI and infrastructure sector and a proven track record with us on other engagements in challenging and legally complex construction disputes.'
- ‘The firm has a good supply of top-tier construction lawyers who work hard to deliver for their clients. I have always found them insightful, industrious and academically intelligent in respect of construction law issues.’
Clients clés
- Brookfield
- Dandara Living
- Cardinia Real Estate UK Limited
- Catalyst Healthcare Limited
- CIT
- European Land
- Grove Developments Limited
- Global Switch
- Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation
- Healthcare Support Limited
Points forts
- Representing Global Switch in adjudications, the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a long-running dispute with a contractor in relation to the design and construction of a data centre.
- Representing Redrow in judicial review proceedings against the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in relation to the Building Safety Fund and its impact on insurer liabilities.
- Acting for Lancashire Schools PFI project companies in relation to various claims arising out of defective design and construction work carried out under the Building Schools for the Future PFI project.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Doug Wass
Autres avocats clés
Mark Lawrence; Andy Mather