James Levy 
Senior Associate
Litigation 
James Levy 
I am a construction lawyer, concentrating on dispute avoidance and resolution. I am here to help you decide your best course of action if and when a problem manifests itself. At the outset, I will help you assess whether there is a solution to the underlying problem, and as a result, prevent the problem from becoming  a dispute. However, if a dispute does arise, I will assist you to resolve it, in a way that seeks to achieve your fundamental objectives. I have extensive experience of all the many different forms of dispute resolution from the informal to the formal and all those in between.

Areas of Expertise


Some specifics

I have experience of working with all those involved in the construction industry and hope to be able to agree with you the strategy that should be employed so as to give you, the client, the best opportunity of securing the result which you most want to achieve.

Media relations and public speaking

I have written articles for a variety of construction related journals and magazines. I regularly speak to the clients' team to help them understand from a legal perspective, the problems which frequently occur during the course of a development project.

Recent examples of work

Advising a client as to the statutory, contractual and tortious consequences of works undertaken during demolition resulting in the near complete collapse of an adjoining building.

Advising a party in relation to the cost of remedying defective work and whether the losses suffered could be recovered under a joint names insurance policy.

Acting in a multi-million pound claim in the TCC for a revaluation of the contractor's account, an extension of time and loss and expense.

Acting in a claim for a sub-contractor concerning allegations as to wrongful determination arising out of the main contractor wrongfully carrying out the sub-contractor's work.

Advising a client as to its rights in relation to a project far exceeding its original budget.

Advising a client as to its rights and obligations in respect of a project where there was some degree of uncertainty as to the contractual terms which had been agreed with those engaged by the client to carry out the required works.

Clients

While acting mainly for employers, I act for all parties involved in the construction process.

Qualifications and other experience

BA Hons (History/Politics) University of Warwick; College of Law Msc in Construction and Arbitration Law (Kings College, London)

I'm human too...

But why does no one believe me, just because I do not have a television.

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Contact

T:+44 20 7074 8000 

E:james.levy@lewissilkin.com