Bio
Paul is a Construction Partner.
Paul has advised on all aspects of construction and engineering project documentation since qualifying as a solicitor in 1996.
From front-end procurement and contractual matters to contract administration support and early dispute resolution, Paul draws on his experience to implement solutions for his clients.
Paul works with all forms of construction and engineering contract including JCT, ICE, NEC, CECA, the IET Model Forms (MF), FIDIC, IChemE, RIBA, ACE, BPF and the CIC.
He is able to prepare and negotiate all forms of contract to suit the demands of the project including letters of intent, pre-construction services agreements, building and fit-out contracts, framework agreements, development agreements, professional appointments, collateral warranties, third party right schedules, letters of reliance, deeds of assignment, deeds of novation, company guarantees, performance bonds, escrow agreements, crane oversailing and scaffold licences, plant installation contracts, and maintenance agreements.
Paul is ranked as a Band 1 construction lawyer by the Chambers and Partners Directory, and as a leading partner by the Legal 500 directory.
Alongside holding membership of the Society of Construction Law, Paul has sat on the committee of the London Construction Excellence Club since 2006.
Examples of Paul’s work include:
- Advising Aviva on the purchase and fit-out of Aviva’s Headquarters in London.
- Recently advising on the construction aspects of the acquisition and fit-out of 3M’s new UK headquarters and laboratory in Wokingham.
- Working for Dolce & Gabbana on the construction aspects of their boutique in Sloane Street, London.