Alan Stone
Partner, Head of Construction, and co-head of Clients & Markets (Insurance)
Alan is a specialist construction and engineering lawyer who acts for both insurers and construction industry professionals including architects, engineers, surveyors, main contractors, sub-contractors, and sub-consultants. His specialities include construction disputes, professional negligence, insurance disputes, litigation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution, together with advisory work. He is a member of the Society of Construction Law.
“I care about the disputes and the work on which I’m instructed”
“I’m extremely plugged in to the sector, so I can assist with whatever the client wants to achieve. I’ve handled a considerable number of international disputes over my career and international work features throughout my practice. I have a thorough understanding of the law and latest case law, and use that to position the client to achieve the best possible outcome.
I am extremely responsive and care about the disputes and the work on which I am instructed. There are many lawyers out there, and I’m proud when clients return to me to assist them with their problems and needs.
I try and speak regularly with clients. Whether that be on timing or format of advice, I like to ensure the service they’re receiving fits their needs.”
Alan’s recent work highlights:
Acting for a major contractor and their insurers on a highly technical railway dispute.
Acting for a major UK design and build contractor in defending multi-million-pound arbitration proceedings.
Acting for an international firm of surveyors and their insurers in defending alleged negligent advice.
Directory quotes
"Alan is an exceptional lawyer and strategist who is always several steps ahead of the opposition. He has a fantastic understanding of the market and its commercial drivers while also bringing technical legal ability and experience." - Chambers UK 2024
"Alan's excellent reputation speaks to his vast experience, attention to detail, commitment to clients and personable nature." - Chambers UK 2023
Ranked – Chambers UK 2022
"Alan Stone is noted for his handling of professional negligence claims for architects, contractors and engineers, including those concerning design and materials issues." - Chambers UK 2022
"Alan Stone is extremely astute and a fierce negotiator. Tom Green and Alan Stone are excellent. Both are very incisive and detail focused, and have participated in some very high-profile industry cases." - The Legal 500 UK 2020
Alan Stone is noted for his handling of professional negligence claims for architects, contractors and engineers, including those concerning design and materials issues. - Chambers UK 2021
"He has a very good reputation and is strong in construction matters." - Chambers UK 2021
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2020
"Alan Stone represents insurers and construction professionals in high-profile disputes. He splits his time between the firm's offices in London and Bristol." – Chambers UK 2020
"Recommended" - The Legal 500 2019
"Alan can get to the bottom of any tricky problem extremely quickly." - The Legal 500 2017
The "very experienced" Alan Stone, who is particularly noted for construction-related cases. - The Legal 500 UK 2016
"Quick thinking" - listed in elite "Leading lawyers" list. - The Legal 500 UK 2015
"Fantastic for construction work." - The Legal 500 UK 2015
Alan Stone is "excellent" - The Legal 500 UK 2014
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Expertise sectors
Insurance & Reinsurance, Claims Handling, Construction, Professional Risks, Architects, Construction Professionals, Surveyors
Expertise services
Real Estate & Construction, Disputes, International Arbitration, Construction & Development, Real Estate Disputes
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