Building Safety Act

Shennind was incredibly clear and thorough throughout; he took the time to properly understand how my app works before advising, which made a real difference given how specific and safeguarding-sensitive my situation was. The advice note he produced was detailed, practical, and gave me genuine confidence in the decisions I was making. I'd recommend him without hesitation.

Commercial specialist Mark Chapman ‘has strong technical knowledge and deals expeditiously with requests’ and ‘takes the time to understand clients’ businesses and shape his advice and support in a way that works for the client.

Mark Chapman is extremely thorough and has a good eye for detail, but advises with a very good balance of technical legal advice and commercial/practical suggestions.

The partner in charge, Mark Chapman, was exceptional. Our issues were unique and we had to change direction several times, but the team always responded well, bringing in the new specialist skills as needed. I think that is the standout quality; adaptability.

Mark Chapman is our go to contact for all regulatory matters. With strong technical knowledge and an unwavering eye for detail, Mark has a great ability to balance legal advice alongside commercial considerations, helping us to take a pragmatic approach to negotiations.

The team quickly grasped the legal challenge we presented them with. They responded with speed, professionalism and a detailed overview of the options available.

Mark quickly got to grips with our complex and extensive business division. What impressed me most was Mark’s innovative and commercial solutions and his ability to see the bigger picture.

Mark Chapman is extremely commercial and approachable. His previous in-house experience is clear and a real asset to his in-house clients.

Mark and Cesare in the Corporate & Commercial Department have been invaluable – they’re knowledgeable, personable and always deliver projects on time and within budget. They’ve become a seamless extension to our business and feel part of the team.

We have had the privilege of working with Cesare McArdle, Partner for Corporate and Commercial, whose dedicated expertise in construction law has been invaluable to our members. Beyond delivering clear and practical legal advice, Cesare consistently goes above and beyond by proactively reaching out to offer guidance and support. Notably, he has organised and delivered seminars for our members and delivered an information sheet at no additional cost, helping them navigate complex legal issues. We have received numerous testimonials praising his in-depth knowledge and the practical impact of his advice, particularly in improving contract management, which has enabled many of our members to deliver projects on time and maintain profitability. His proactive, client-focused approach and willingness to share his expertise make him a standout figure compared to competitors.

Working with Cesare and the team at Herrington Carmichael on a recent commercial contract has been a very positive experience for us at Ecrebo. The team were professional, knowledgeable and able to pick up on specific nuances relative to our business very quickly. We are pleased with the end result and would recommend the team at HC.

My experience of working with Cesare and his team has been a pleasure, the advice was clear, precise and commercially astute and the draft contracts etc were delivered to a very tight programme. We appreciated the attention to detail whilst always being mindful of the agreed budget.