Specialist Legal Services

Being dually qualified and experienced in construction law and dispute resolution, Andrew Noble can prepare and ⁄ or lead a team preparing sound contractual time and moneyed out delay, disruption and prolongation claims whether during the currency of the works or subsequently and for the purposes of negotiation, arbitration or ADR procedures such as adjudication and expert determination. Less handing over to others is involved thus minimising costs, is involved from the outset. Andrew also has an insight into the language and expertise of property and construction and can use this dual expertise in the cross examination of expert witnesses. When negotiating he can often achieve better results for clients than otherwise may be available to them.

Andrew is familiar with and advises on many standard forms of building and engineering contracts and sub-contracts including those promoted by the JCT, ICE and FIDIC (Red & Yellow, Silver & Gold books) . He has also been involved in many cases concerning the use of such contracts (nearly always amended) and ad hoc agreements concerning construction projects (including development contracts), Infrastructure and Energy Contracts (including EPC and Umbrella contracts).

Andrew also drafts contracts for businesses including amending standard forms of contracts including construction and engineering contracts and professional engagement contracts and contracts that arise therefrom.

Andrew has had many cases involving the wider aspects of property use and development including easement disputes (rights of way and light), Party Wall Disputes, Conveyancing disputes and residential and commercial lease agreements. Please refer to the Recent Work section for more information.

For more information on how to work directly with Andrew, see our Litigation Access section.