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Neil is a partner in the Construction and Engineering unit at Ward Hadaway.

Neil advises both private and public sector clients on negotiating construction documentation including building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, novations, bonds and guarantees.  He also works with colleagues across the firm to assist in drafting and negotiating construction-related provisions in ancillary documents, such as development agreements, agreements for lease and funding agreements

In addition, Neil also advises in relation to construction-related disputes, and has experience in a wide range of different forums including litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

Experience

Neil’s experience includes acting for:

  • An NHS Trust in relation to multiple contracts for the £100 million+ redevelopment of a hospital site;
  • An international car manufacturer in relation to the supply and installation of multiple items of plant both at its main UK site and abroad;
  • A college in relation to the construction of a new campus and the refurbishment of an existing campus;
  • A national supermarket chain in relation to the construction and refurbishment of stores across the north of England and the midlands;
  • A national park authority in relation to the development of a new flagship visitor centre
  • The developer of the £73 million residential and commercial Anchorage Gateway development at Salford Quays;
  • An NHS Trust in a multi-million pound dispute regarding fire safety and other defects in a PFI project, along with the contractual arrangements for resolution of the defects;
  • A local authority in relation to the contracts for the circa £6 million supply and installation of new primary and secondary radar systems at an airport, together with ancillary works;
  • A local authority in relation to the demolition of a town centre flyover;
  • The developer in relation to the construction documents for a 1500 unit garden village split between private and affordable housing, as well as a village centre, school and other amenities, as well as an innovative district heating system.

What people say

  • Neil Williamson is technically sound, reliable, makes himself available, is supportive and commercial, and easy to use.

    Legal 500, client quote
  • Neil Williamson has always provided us with an excellent service – very professional, knowledgeable, with the minimum of fuss and bother to the client. I would certainly recommend Neil on all construction contract matters.

    Legal 500, Client quote
  • Very technically capable lawyer who responds very quickly to our requests, manages the matters very well, and is able to explain quite tricky legal positions in a succinct way, giving examples and guiding the client to where their focus is needed.

    Client quote

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