About Matthew Needham-Laing
Recognized as a leading lawyer for construction law by Chambers UK, "well-respected" Matthew Needham-Laing offers clients a comprehensive service for their legal needs in construction, engineering and infrastructure projects. With almost 30 years' experience as a lawyer and 10 years' experience as a qualified architect, Matthew understands what it takes — legally and technically — to get construction projects completed.
Construction law advice built on 40 years of experience
As a litigator in the Technology and Construction Court, Matthew also handles adjudication, domestic and international arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution in numerous construction and engineering disputes, and has acted as an adjudicator. On the non-contentious side, he drafts and negotiates all forms of construction and engineering contracts and advises on bonds and guarantees related to those contracts. As Chambers UK cites, "He is adept at drafting construction and engineering contracts, as well as representing clients in adjudications and arbitrations, among other matters." Matthew also has considerable experience advising on engineering contracts for oil and gas companies and pharmaceutical and infrastructure projects.
"[Matthew] is sought after for 'his contentious and non-contentious expertise' in construction projects, including sizeable infrastructure schemes."
Chambers UK 2018
(London Construction) survey response
Practice Focus
- Construction, engineering and infrastructure projects
- Contract law
- Commercial litigation
- Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
- Oil and gas
News
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February 22, 2021
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November 12, 2018
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June 15, 2018
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November 8, 2017
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June 15, 2017
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June 14, 2017
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November 8, 2016
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May 24, 2016
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May 19, 2016
Publications
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April 24, 2020
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March 24, 2020
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June 18, 2018