Bristol Club

David Arnold is a dispute resolution lawyer working within the firms’ Construction and Engineering Contract Management and Dispute Resolution team. He has successfully acted on behalf of clients in a wide range of disputes and have experience of achieving resolution through litigation, adjudication and mediation. David regularly advise government departments, local authorities, housing associations, educational institutions, developers, professional consultants, commercial contractors and insurers on their legal position and how best to achieve their objectives.

David has experience in resolving disputes involving the major standard forms of contract, such as the JCT and NEC, as well as PFI contracts, together with pursuing and defending professional negligence cases involving construction consultants.

The past few years has seen a particular focus on fire safety issues, and he has assisted clients from all levels of the supply chain in resolving disputes arising from these issues.

David also has experience of advising on non-contentious construction issues, including advice on development agreements, agreements for leases, construction contracts, consultant appointments and collateral warranties and dealing with insolvent contractors.

Annie is a graduate quantity surveyor currently working towards her chartership with Kendall Kingscott Limited. When graduating from UWE Bristol in 2021 with a first class degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, she was awarded the Constructing Excellence Bristol Club Prize for Teamwork and Collaboration which afforded the opportunity to sit on the CEBC committee.

In 2019, Annie joined Kendall Kingscott as an undergraduate on her industrial placement year. She continued to work part time for the company throughout her final year of study and returned as a graduate in June 2021. Having now worked in the industry for almost 4 years, Annie has been exposed to a variety of projects spanning the retail, residential and education sectors.

Outside of the office, you’re likely to find Annie tending to her vast collection of house plants, on the hunt for a new brunch spot or out dancing to some live music!

Gary Fisher is an experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. A highly skilled individual that can act as a Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor with over 25 years in the industry.

Skilled in Project Management, Driving Value, Real life active Cost Management, Procurement, Feasibility Studies, and Cost Engineering. Strong business development professional with a BSc focused in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying from Loughborough University.

Huw Morgan advises upon construction and engineering contracts of all descriptions. He specialises in the allocation of risk between building owner, contractor and sub-contractor at all stages of the construction process.

With over 20 years experience he is able to bring proven and cost effective legal advice to your project. If a construction dispute develops, Huw can help you resolve it through negotiation or if necessary adjudication, arbitration or litigation.

Huw is a CEDR Accredited Mediator, a member of the Society of Construction Law, the Adjudication Society, the Technology and Construction Court  Association, Membership Secretary of the Constructing Excellence Bristol Club.

Huw is a keen Kitesurfer and a Member of Spike Print Studio in Bristol

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Paul Weston is the Director of Box Twenty and is a Chartered Building Services Engineer with over 20 years experience within the industry.

He is an experienced Project Director and Design Manager with experience on large multi-discipline, phased and complex projects.

His technical, commercial and leadership skills are paramount in the effective delivery and management of all projects from concept through to completion.

Paul has successfully managed key projects in the Residential, Commercial, Education, Public Sector and Leisure sectors.

He can bring this extensive experience from within these sectors to all projects where an alternative approach can be advantageous.

Paul enjoys cycling, golf and going camping in France and within the UK with his family.

Bethany Denner is a graduate quantity surveyor at AECOM, joining the industry at the start of 2021 after graduating from UWE Bristol with a First Class Honours degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management. She was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to sit on the CEBC committee after winning the Constructing Excellence award in my final year for Teamwork and Collaboration.

She also works closely with G4C (Generation for Change) where Bethany can represent my generation in construction and help to inspire younger people to join the industry.

In her spare time you will find Bethany in the gym, playing my guitars, reading in a coffee shop or hiking a mountain somewhere in the country!

Pablo Perez is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management. He is a Civil Engineer with a PhD focused on the management of health & safety in construction organisations, particularly SMEs. He has experience in lecturing and research supervision across different programmes and levels in the areas of Construction Management, Technology and Sustainability.

Pablo has been involved in the delivery of several construction projects involving planning and control in the area of offsite construction. He has also been part of an ERDF project engaging with SMEs on the adoption of construction low carbon technologies and promoting energy efficiency in buildings.