Construction & Developments

'Renowned for its strength in property law'... 'an excellent set at all levels'... The barristers are 'exceptionally talented'...

Legal 500 2017

Our Construction & Developments Expertise

Members of Tanfield draw on their expertise across Commercial, Real Property and Landlord & Tenant law to advise on all matters relating to Building Developments & Construction.

Tanfield can assist in advising on the proposed scheme of a Development before it is built, the rights of existing occupiers and neighbours and in relation to any disputes which may arise before, during and after the development has been carried out.

Barristers at Tanfield act for both UK and International clients and are known for their particular expertise in advising and advocacy relating to commercial, residential and mixed-use developments.

Tanfield also has a strong reputation for work in Professional Negligence claims related to development projects, in particular, claims against builders, contractors, sub-contractors, developers, valuers, architects and surveyors.

Our Construction & Developments Clients

Tanfield has an enviable reputation for Banking & Mortgages work. It’s clients include both large and small landowners, property developers and commercial organisations, leading Banking & Mortgages law firms and Local Authorities.

Our Construction & Developments Barristers


Andrew Butler KC

Call 1993 Silk 2018

Iain G Mitchell KC

Call 1976 Silk 1992 (Scotland)

Timothy Polli KC

Call 1997 Silk 2018

Nicholas Isaac KC

Call 1993 Silk 2019

Charles Joseph

Call 1980

Phillip Aliker

Call 1990

Nicola Muir

Call 1998

Richard Alford

Call 2011

Katie Gray

Call 2013

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