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What our clients say …

We are continually asking our clients for feedback, so that we can ensure that our service remains up to standard. Here is some of the feedback we've received from clients and from other people we have been in touch with over the years:

… I have been impressed by the suggestion of Mr. David Lewis in [an article in Construction Law Journal] that the real purpose of the [duty of care deed] was to provide a contractual remedy in negligence …
Lord Goff of Chieveley in Alfred McAlpine Construction Ltd v. Panatown Ltd (House of Lords, 2000)

As a commercial property law firm, we have from time to time engaged the specialist services of Lawbuild. In providing a construction law service to us and our clients, we have found Lawbuild to be responsive, commercial in its approach to tackling problems, articulate in explaining technical issues to non-construction lawyers and clients and, generally, thoroughly professional in providing a seamless service.”
Partner, London property solicitors (copy of letter supplied on request)

“Thank you again for all your experience, and wisdom, in this matter.”
Director, mail order fashion company

“Thank you for being so thorough. I appreciate the effort you are putting into this matter.”
Private client

“Most impressed. If all lawyers are like you, there is still hope in this world.”
Private client

"Thank you for your wise advice."
Sir Michael Latham

"Your specialist knowledge of construction law and practice was invaluable [...] we have no doubt that your future clients will be as satisfied as we are."
Catherine Logan, Director, World Trade Group

"I hope you are as pleased as we are with the final version [of your article on JCT standard forms of agreement for collateral warranty], which will undoubtedly be of great interest to our readers. May I conclude by again thanking you for contributing to the [Construction Law Journal]."
The House Editor, Sweet & Maxwell

"We also had a call [...] informing us that [the] Insurance Company had paid the claim [...] This makes us feel much better [...] David Lewis's letter sure did the trick."
Private client

"I cannot thank you [...] enough for a truly excellent presentation and theatrical display at our National Briefing last weekend [...] [A] very special thank you to David [Lewis] who prepared the play [...]"
Robert Bruce, partner, Tuffin Ferraby & Taylor, and RICS officer

"Perhaps you would be good enough to convey my thanks to [...] David Lewis for [his] invaluable advice and support in relation to the defects clause. At a time when [...] we were starting to tire last Friday it was a great boost to be able to draw on such depth of support."
Project Manager in Property Department of major bank

"Thank you for your email note, which is really first class."
Partner, Speechly Bircham, solicitors

"[Y]ou have dealt with [this matter] exceedingly professionally, but further, I am very appreciative of the fact that my dealings with you have been marked by your patience, integrity and tolerance of someone far less experienced than you as regards the construction world. Thank you again."
Member of Legal Department, Royal London Group

"I found your letter [...] to be very constructive and helpful. Thank you."
Chief Executive of business centre

"The Leader of the Council and the Chair of Contracts Panel expressed their appreciation for the years of hard work that you have done and notably for your contribution in the field of contracts allocation [...] The Leader also made reference to your contributions in relation to financial initiatives on which you have worked and which have enabled this Council to continue providing essential services. Additionally the Leader thanked you for the excellent contribution which you made towards the reorganisation of the Council's committee structure [...] It has been a pleasure to have worked with you and to have observed a true professional in action [...]"
Peter Francis, Head of Administration, Islington Council

"I am writing […] to thank you very much for the urgent work which you did […] on the night we heard […] that our deadline was midnight. I know that you put a lot of effort into ensuring that we close the deal […] that evening and it really was beyond the call of duty. Many thanks for all your efforts."
Councillor Margaret Hodge, Leader, Islington Council

"I thought […] I would drop you a note to say how much I appreciate your assistance and support. I am only relieved that I have someone here who is very able to cope with the department whilst I have been tied up […]."
Patricia Hughes, Borough Solicitor, Islington Council

"[…] I am more than grateful for what I can only describe as the super-human efforts you made in the lead-up to the budget […] I am aware that you have been burning the midnight oil and that you went to an immense amount of trouble to ensure that you were fully briefed and that we had everything at our finger tips as well. Thank you very much indeed David for a job very well done."
Councillor Margaret Hodge, Leader, Islington Council

"Your contribution was a big factor in our achieving what we tried to do and, on behalf of ADLO [Association of Direct Labour Organisations] and the AMA [Association of Metropolitan Authorities], I hope we may be able to call on your services in the future."
Rab Bird, Association of Direct Labour Organisations

"David Lewis [...] has been a tower of strength [...] he is a loyal and effective colleague on whom you can rely."
Chris Tapp, Chief Executive, Newport Borough Council

"Our thanks for your splendid and efficient support."
Doug Smith, Chief Employment Officer, Islington Council

"I very much liked your re-drafted Tenancy Conditions. Congratulations."
Councillor Henry Hodge, Deputy Chairman, Housing Committee, Islington Council