David has a particular focus on the non-contentious aspects of projects. His expertise ranges from general procurement strategies and choice of standard/bespoke contract through to drafting amendments and other project documentation such as bonds, guarantees, warranties and escrow agreements. David is experienced in all the most common forms of building and engineering contract including JCT, ICE, GC/Works, FIDIC, M/F, IChemE and NEC. Drawing on his previous in-house experience David also works closely with project teams on site advising on issues as they arise and ensuring that the scope for disputes at a later stage is minimised.
Examples of David’s expertise include:
- advising a joint venture on a major Crossrail tunnelling contract. Advice includes project team training, negotiating key subcontract packages and professional appointments, and ongoing project support/dispute avoidance;
- advising a main contractor in relation to a £120 million refurbishment of a hotel;
- advising a main contractor in connection with the extensive £75 million refurbishment of a major bank;
- advising a specialist main contractor in connection with data centre projects (values £20 million to £40 million);
- advising the employer and contractor in connection with high-end residential projects (values £1 million to £80 million);
- advising a fit-out contractor on a £500k retention of title dispute following the insolvency of the employer;
- advising a private individual on a £13 million residential refurbishment following the insolvency of the main contractor. Advice includes restructuring the contractual arrangements, negotiating to employ trades direct and dealing with the administrator’s and subcontractors’ claims;
- drafting and negotiating the main building contract, professional appointments and associated funding aspects for major mixed-use developments in Bristol and Cardiff. Ongoing project team support role throughout construction including re-financing, dispute avoidance/management and advice following a flood on site; and
- involvement in the development of a new stadium for a premiership football club concentrating mainly on construction aspects of the development agreement and associated funding requirements.
