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I am a construction and engineering lawyer and head of our Commercial and Infrastructure department which covers construction & engineering, major projects, commercial and governance law. My particular focus areas within my sector includes education, health, commercial and regeneration projects.
In education, I lead the firm's team focusing on the building and refurbishment of schools, academies and colleges, an area of work where Bevan Brittan is a market leader.
I am also a member of the firm's Board which develops and oversees the delivery of our strategy.
He's a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer.
Seminars and Training:
I participate in a number of seminars the firm runs for our local authority, central government and private sector clients, delivering training on construction law and infrastructure matters.
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- I advised the Department of Education on over 120 school building projects as part of the Priority School Building Programme.
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Appointment to Crown Commercial Service Legal Panel
05/12/2018
Health, education, local and regional government and social housing can access our legal expertise through the new CCS Legal Panel
Snow and delays in construction contracts: What you need to know!
18/01/2013
Heavy snow is forecast around the country over the weekend with up to 30 cm expected on higher ground. While this may bring...
Managing asbestos in school refurbishment projects
19/06/2012
A recent publication from the Health and Safety Executive will help local authorities and schools understand what duties they have...
Government announces schools capital spending proposals
21/07/2011
This week the Secretary of State for Education has set out his proposals for the reform of schools capital spending. This included...
Construction & Engineering Legal Update August 2010
19/08/2010
Construction & Engineering Legal Update August 2010
ProCure 21+ finally launched
05/08/2010
The Department of Health announced the launch for the new ProCure21+ framework on 3 August 2010. It replaces the existing...
Construction & Engineering Legal Update July 2010
14/07/2010
Construction & Engineering Legal Update July 2010
Construction Projects: Recovering costs and losses from professional...
14/07/2010
Do you employ construction contractors? Are you facing claims for more money from construction contractors on your building...
Adjudication: Multi-party joinder and "Tolent" costs clauses
06/05/2010
In Yuanda (UK) Co Ltd v W W Gear Construction Ltd [2010] EWHC 720 (TCC), the Technology and Construction Court ("TCC")...
Contractual termination, instead of rescission, costs Shell USD15m
06/05/2010
The High Court decisionin Shell Egypt West Manzala GMBH and anor v Dana Gas Egypt Ltd (formerly Centurion Petroleum Corporation)...
The Bribery Act 2010: avoid criminal conviction for "failing to...
06/05/2010
The Bribery Act ("the Act") has received Royal Assent, and is likely to come into force in October this year. The Act...
The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010
06/05/2010
The Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 ("the Act")has received Royal Assent.The Act makes changes to the...
Drafting "pay when paid" clauses which are effective upon upstream...
06/04/2010
The Court of Appeal has handed down a judgment, agreeing with a decision in the Technology and Construction Court, which serves as...
Contract formation: Letters of intent, "subject to contract" and...
06/04/2010
Contract formation: Letters of intent, "subject to contract" and waiver by conduct
The Equality Bill: Impact on the Construction sector
06/04/2010
This article highlights the proposed change in the law in respect of “reasonable adjustments”, and draws attention to proposals in...
Construction and Engineering Legal Update March 2010
05/03/2010
In this month's digestwe highlight recent developments of interest, including commercial issues (in particular an article on the...
Construction and Engineering Legal Update January 2010
28/01/2010
This Legal Update contains brief details of cases and other developmentsof interest which have been published in the last month.If...
Construction and Engineering Legal Update
01/12/2009
Welcome to the Bevan Brittan Construction and Engineering Update, as at1 December 2009. This Legal Update contains brief details...
Andrew Tobin provides clear and easy to understand communication, translating advice on complex issues into easy to understand, practical advice.