Nottingham law firm Browne Jacobson has strengthened its
construction credentials with the appointment of partner Tim
Claremont from Hogan Lovells.
His appointment brings the number of dedicated construction
industry lawyers at the firm to seven.
Previously Tim was a Senior Associate in Hogan Lovells' Projects
Engineering & Construction team in London. He has extensive
experience advising clients in relation to both domestic and
international engineering and construction matters. As well as
advising on some major national UK projects, Tim has experience in
the Far East, where he spent two years heading up Hogan Lovells'
Tokyo based Projects Engineering & Construction disputes team.
During his time on secondment in Japan, Tim was recognised as a
leading individual by legal directory Chambers Asia.
Browne Jacobson's growing construction industry portfolio
includes a broad range of public and private sector clients
including funders, developers, employers, contractors and
sub-contractors.
Mark Aldrich, Head of Construction and Property Litigation at
Browne Jacobson, commented:
"Tim joins the team at a very busy period with the number of
construction industry related disputes on the rise once again. In
our experience adjudication proceedings remain the dispute
resolution process of choice in the industry. However we are also
seeing alternative forms of dispute resolution such mediation
growing in popularity.
"His considerable experience in complex dispute resolution
matters will add another valuable dimension to our capability and
means we have even greater depth of expertise on hand to offer
clients specialising in major infrastructure projects.
"Tim is a very talented lawyer with impressive client
credentials. We are convinced that he will make an important
contribution to the team and will be a significant asset for our
clients."
Tim Claremont added:
"This is an exciting opportunity for me and I am looking forward
to aiding the growth and development of Browne Jacobson's
construction practice."
For more information about Browne Jacobson, please visit their
website here: www.brownejacobson.com