Bio
Michael is a Real Estate Disputes Partner.
Michael specialises in property litigation and contentious construction, bringing more than 20 years of experience in advising property and construction clients on complex disputes and risk management.
He acts for contractors and sub-contractors on a range of construction disputes, including claims involving retention monies, variations, defective works and project delays. Michael also has experience of JCT contracts and the Construction Act.
Michael also advises commercial landlords, tenants and developers on lease and development agreement issues. From trespass and property rights disputes to money claims, he helps clients protect the value of their property assets and wider business interests.
Examples of Michael’s work include:
- Facilitating a settlement on a £20 million Development Agreement and Construction contract dispute for a landowner.
- Recovering €35 million 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 into Administration.
- Advising landowners as to rights of way over their land.