Paul Hevingham

Paul undertakes work across a broad spectrum of property, construction and commercial law. His areas include:

• Construction and building works – contract drafting, warranties, delay and loss claims, extensions of time, adjudication.

• Building safety and cladding – disputes relating to external cladding, fire risk and safety defects.

• Land, property and development – easements, rights of way, boundary disputes, purchase agreement disputes, development options and agreements.

• Planning and appeals – lawful development disputes and planning appeals.

• Landlord and tenant – residential and commercial leases, licence disputes, rent reviews, dilapidations and termination claims.

• Professional negligence – claims involving negligent surveys, negligent design or construction advice, and professional negligence by solicitors or consultants.

• General civil and commercial law – insurance claims (including fraud), partnership and business agreement disputes, mediation.

Paul’s practice is strengthened by his dual qualifications in surveying and law, and his experience as an expert witness.

He is currently instructed in multiple external cladding and fire-safety cases on behalf of contractors, landlords and building owners, including high-value and complex claims. Paul has acted as adjudicator, mediator and advocate across construction, planning, property and commercial disputes, giving him a broad and practical perspective on how to resolve matters effectively.

•  Called to the Bar in 2006
  
•  B.V.C (University of the West of England) LLB (hons)
•  LLB ( Hons)
•  MRICS (Building and Quantity surveying/project management/dispute resolution faculties)
•  FCIArb ( Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)
•  ACIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)
•  HNC (Construction and economics)