The department is recommended by the independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. The latest Chambers & Partners directory (2008) published in November 2007 states:
"Based in York, Denison Till’s solicitors score highly with clients for their flexibility: 'They always make time for us, and are always helpful and approachable.' The group has secured some impressive work of late, ranging from a major arbitration in the Midlands to contracts work on the building of a crane rail system in Panama. Higher education continues to be a specialism, and construction chief Gareth Hevey has recently advised on appointment documents and building contracts for the £8.5 million extension of York St John University."
The Chambers & Partners (2007) directory stated:
"Denison Till's construction capability is founded on acute industry awareness and an ability to "get straight to the issues by seeing the wood for the trees," all of which is billed at rates that provide real value for money. Clients turn to this group for representation in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with the construction lawyers frequently liaising with the dispute resolution, property and planning teams. The education sector is a significant source of work: partner Gareth Hevey has recently been involved in the contracting of the Wellcome Trust-funded National Science Learning Centre at the University of York."
Members of the department have many years experience in the construction industry, which facilitates the reduction of learning curves and helps keep costs under control.
The construction department is on the panels of The National Federation of Roofing Contractors and The Chartered Institute of Builders and has membership with The Society for Computers and Law.
Given the urgency of most construction work, the team is used to rapid response times and deals with queries, document drafting or speedy advice on a same-day basis, when feasible.
For more information, please telephone Gareth Hevey on 01904 611411 or email construction@denisontill.com
