International law firm Taylor Wessing announces the hire of Matthew Jones to its Construction & Engineering group. Matthew will be joining Taylor Wessing from Nabarro, where he is a partner and leader of the firm’s infrastructure group. Besides his extensive experience in real estate development and development finance, Matthew also has been involved in infrastructure projects, including energy, transport, health and education. He advises on all aspects of construction legal matters, particularly procurement, drafting and negotiation of building contracts, consultancy appointments and related construction agreements. He also deals with risk management and dispute resolution.
He will work closely with Taylor Wessing's Real Estate group, including the firm's planning, funds and tax teams, as well as the firm's Banking group in relation to real estate acquisition and development finance.
In keeping with Taylor Wessing's international client base, Matthew has a wealth of global experience, with previous projects in jurisdictions including Italy, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Romania, Barbados, Egypt, Turkey, Australia, Libya and Nigeria.
Matthew Jones comments:
"I am absolutely delighted to be joining Taylor Wessing; a firm that is both respected and admired for its quality and momentum. Taylor Wessing's construction legal services capability is global and I am enthusiastically looking forward to working with clients and colleagues in the UK, Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere in Europe."
"In our business it's people that matter: the clients whom we advise, our colleagues we work together with and the professional community in which we operate. Those relationships - and the opportunity to provide intelligent and astute advice - help to define who we are. I am privileged then to have fond memories and friendships from my time at Nabarro and, looking ahead, will enjoy contributing to Taylor Wessing's ongoing efforts and success."
Laurence Cobb, Head of Construction & Engineering at Taylor Wessing, comments:
"Matthew is extremely highly regarded in the construction and real estate community, and his hire is evidence of our commitment to those sectors. Beyond being a first-rate lawyer, he has that ability which we value so highly at Taylor Wessing; great commercial instinct. I have no doubt our clients will find him to be a real asset."
Matthew is recognised as a leading advisor on construction law, with Chambers & Partners noting that "Matthew Jones is described by market sources as 'outstanding and versatile, equally gifted at contentious and non-contentious work'", while Legal 500 comments that Matthew "offers expert advice on construction and procurement issues".
Matthew is qualified to practice in Australia as well as England and Wales. He is a member of the Society for Construction Law and City of London Solicitors’ Company, where he is a member of the Construction Law Committee.
