Irwin Mitchell Boosts Construction Team With New Construction Disputes Partner Appointment In London

National law firm Irwin Mitchell is expanding its Construction & Engineering Team with the recruitment of a new construction disputes Partner, Alex Delin, who will be based in the firm’s London office.

The appointment takes Irwin Mitchell’s specialist construction team to 16, with five partners and two trainees. The team is led by Mark Clinton and sits within Irwin Mitchell’s Property Division which will now number 28 partners and over 150 qualified lawyers. Alex’s appointment is a significant addition to Irwin Mitchell’s London property team, complimenting the recruitment of non-contentious construction partner Jo Preece who joined Irwin Mitchell in London last September.

Alex joins Irwin Mitchell from Fieldfisher LLP where two years ago he was promoted to construction disputes Senior Associate, leading adjudications and project advice for clients on particularly high-profile developments primarily in London.

Alex acts for many stakeholders in construction and engineering projects including developers, funders, contractors, subcontractors and professionals such as architects. He has most recently been acting on projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use, production, research and development facilities, warehouses, schools, hotels, hospitals, care homes and infrastructure works. 

Alex’s experience over the last 10 years includes mediating, arbitrating, adjudicating and litigating actions in the Technology & Construction Court, relating to works primarily carried out under JCT, NEC, RIBA and bespoke forms of contract. 

He represents clients in matters concerning allegations over negligence, defective design and workmanship including fire safety and cladding, suspension, termination, and the value of interim and final accounts. 

He has drafted insurance policies for insurance companies, and regularly advises clients on the provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022, including with respect to Landlord’s Certificates, duties owed under the Developer Remediation Contract, retrospective claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972, new regulatory requirements for Higher Risk Buildings, Remediation Contribution Orders and licensed works.

Expert Opinion

“Alex’s arrival will be a real boost to our national construction practice, particularly in the Southern region. We had been looking to grow the contentious side of our construction practice and Alex’s experience will particularly help in building safety matters where we are building a strong practice and reputation in large-scale litigation and arbitration and in adjudication.” Mark Clinton, Head of the Construction & Engineering Practice at Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell has continued to invest heavily in its team focused on the corporate, property and institutions audience. Earlier this year it announced the recruitment of commercial dispute partner Garon Anthony and Richard Baigent as an International Trade Consultant. This followed the arrival of commercial litigation and arbitration partner David Vaughan.

The firm also announced the recruitment of seven regulatory lawyers from Ince & Co, led by partners Philip Somarakis and Colette Kelly.

Irwin Mitchell has recently invested in Scotland-based law firm Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie which specialises in corporate, real estate and private client work.