Gwilym Evans

Senior Associate
Gwilym helps his clients to prepare for, manage, and resolve the legal risks that can arise out of any construction project.
Gwilym helps his clients to prepare for, manage, and resolve the legal risks that can arise out of any construction project.

About

Gwilym is a dedicated, solution-focused Construction and Engineering lawyer. Since joining Stevens & Bolton in 2018, Gwilym has been a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients, including contractors, consultants, investors, developers, local authorities, private clients, and corporate occupiers. He specializes in contract negotiations, risk management planning, and procurement strategies for construction and engineering projects.

Gwilym is known for his approachable demeanour, clear guidance, and deep understanding of the pressures his clients face. He works closely with clients as part of a team, ensuring the momentum needed to deliver successful projects.

With extensive experience in handling disputes, Gwilym represents parties in court proceedings, adjudications, and domestic arbitrations related to construction matters. His background in professional indemnity insurance litigation and advising on breaches of professional duties of care adds a valuable dimension to his practice.

Gwilym has a particular interest in assisting enterprises with complex, technical elements in their projects. He enjoys collaborating with project managers, contractors and consultants who provide innovative design solutions, recognizing the significant commercial and time investment these projects represent.

Expertise
Construction and engineering projects Real estate and construction

Experience

  • Recent work
    • Global Technology Provider: Assisted in the acquisition and fit-out of its UK headquarters in London.
    • Local Authority: Advised on appointing a replacement contractor for a significant mixed-use development after the incumbent became insolvent, addressing termination, risk transition, and subsequent claims.
    • Construction Materials Supplier: Acted on claims of defective materials and advised on contractual issues within the supply chain.
    • Research Institute: Guided contract placements for laboratories and cold storage facilities, resolving supply chain insolvency issues.
    • Refurbishments: Represented contractors specialising in the hospitality and leisure, commercial retail and office space sectors in contract negotiations and preparation of standard terms & conditions.
  • Qualifications and recognition

    LLB, LLM.

  • Global Technology Provider: Assisted in the acquisition and fit-out of its UK headquarters in London.
  • Local Authority: Advised on appointing a replacement contractor for a significant mixed-use development after the incumbent became insolvent, addressing termination, risk transition, and subsequent claims.
  • Construction Materials Supplier: Acted on claims of defective materials and advised on contractual issues within the supply chain.
  • Research Institute: Guided contract placements for laboratories and cold storage facilities, resolving supply chain insolvency issues.
  • Refurbishments: Represented contractors specialising in the hospitality and leisure, commercial retail and office space sectors in contract negotiations and preparation of standard terms & conditions.

LLB, LLM.

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