Huw is a partner and leads our Construction & Projects Team.
He specialises in providing contentious and non-contentious advice upon all aspects of construction risk. He drafts, negotiates and litigates building and engineering contracts, professional appointments collateral warranties, insurance risks, performance bonds and parent company guarantees.
He is instructed by banks, building owners, contractors and consultants to advise upon their rights and obligations under both bespoke and standard forms of contract such as JCT, NEC, ACA, FIDIC, IChemE, RIBA, APM, ACE and RICS.
Huw has advised across a wide range of public and private projects including retail, engineering, aerospace, health, education (higher education and further education and both maintained and independent schools), waste and energy.
Huw advised upon the reported cases of: Thompson v Clive Alexander and Partners; North Thames RHA v Sheppard Robson; Whiteways Contractors (Sussex) Ltd v Impressa Castelli Construction UK Ltd; The County of Herefordshire District Counsel v Amey Wye Valley Limited; and Abbey Healthcare; (Mill Hill) Limited v Simply Construct (UK) LLP.
He trained and worked in the City for a number of years and now advises clients nationally from our Bristol and London offices.
Huw completely understands his client's goals and he finds good solutions to help achieve them in a pragmatic way. He's a pleasure to work with.
What others say
The Chambers & Partners legal directory quote clients as saying of Huw:
"He is down to earth, has excellent knowledge of the law and is very good at explaining difficult technical concepts to clients."
"His attention to detail stands out."
"excellent - he considers our costs very carefully, which is refreshing, and he delivers on every job"
"personable and straightforward"
What You Might Like to Know
Huw is a CEDR Accredited Mediator, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Society of Construction Law, the Adjudication Society, the Technology and Construction Court Association and Constructing Excellence South West.
He regularly speaks upon industry related topics.
Huw is a keen Kitesurfer.
Other teams Huw works with
Huw also works alongside our Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, Planning and Procurement teams.
