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Office Contact Numbers
London / Epping
Tel: 0845 3451 244
Fax: 0845 3451 039
Cardiff
Tel: 02920 474 570
Fax: 02920 474 575
Head Office - Central London
18 Westminster Palace Gardens,Artillery Row,
London,
SW1P 1RJ
Commercial Law
The philosophy of Silver Shemmings, Solicitors is that disputes should be avoided. With that aim in mind the practice offers...
Construction Law
We provide advice at the inception of a construction project including the use of the most appropriate form of standard contract...
Environmental Law
The Contaminated Land Regulations affect anyone who is a land owner or is seeking to develop a site...
Equine Law
Silver Shemmings recognises the potential legal risks faced by horse owners and those involved in equestrian sports. We offer practical advice and a range of services to assist.
Property Law
Silver Shemmings act for property developers and property owners. We advise on commercial property acquisitions and sales...
Welcome to the Silver Shemmings LLP Website
Silver Shemmings LLP is a progressive legal practice offering clear and practical legal advice. This means that we deliver realistic advice and support aimed at strengthening your business.
Our philosophy is that the most commercially sensible course is, where possible, to avoid a dispute as this can escalate costs and potentially damage our clients’ relations with their customers and/or suppliers.
Silver Shemmings provide a pro-active approach, giving clear and practical advice so that our clients can meet their objectives. We recognise that no issue can be considered in a legal vacuum and so we look to be part of the team giving added value to the client’s commercial decisions.
The practice
Silver Shemmings LLP is rare in that it is a contentious and non-contentious law firm seeking to serve, principally the construction and engineering industries.
The Practice was incorporated in January 2004 by Sarah Shemmings and Richard Silver both of whom have many years of experience in dealing with construction, commercial and environmental issues.
In January 2009 Silver Shemmings announced the opening of our Cardiff office which is headed by Robert Shawyer, Partner. Robert specialises in Construction Law, Commercial Law, Land Law and the niche area of Equine Law.
In October 2009 Silver Shemmings announced the opening of our Epping office in Essex. The office is headed by Richard Silver, Partner who is assisted by Matthew Dillon, Consultant.
The Epping office is able to advise on an array of commercial matters including:
Construction Contracts and Disputes
Facilities Management Contracts
Dispute Resolution
Company and Commercial
Commercial Property
Employment
Debt Recovery
Focused on commercial clients in the Construction and Engineering industries.
Silver Shemmings’ clients include:
- main contractors,
- specialist sub-contractors,
- property developers,
- commercial businesses,
- construction professionals
Practical legal advice that makes commercial sense
We are able to advise on a wide range of commercial and legal issues. We can assist our clients with
- contractual matters especially with regard to all types of standard and bespoke forms construction contracts (including PFI), joint venture agreements and collateral warranties and bonds
- dispute resolution including adjudication, adjudication enforcement, mediation, arbitration and litigation;
- commercial issues such as debt recovery, insolvency, mergers & acquisitions, employment
- property related matters including commercial leases / acquisitions / sales, landlord/tenant disputes, health & safety, and environmental matters
- environmental concerns including water pollution and ground contamination, managing environmental liabilities in contracts, claims made by the Environment Agency and environmental risk management.
- product liability, professional negligence and indemnity claims.
Construction Law & Commercial Helpine
Do you need clear & practical advice? Why not call the Construction Contracts Helpline on 0845 838 2759. The line is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm and gives you the opportunity to speak with experts providing practical advice based on their extensive experience.
News
Book your place on our *complimentary* breakfast seminar on 23 March 2010
Silver Shemmings are holding another free breakfast seminar on 23 March 2010 at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London. The seminar topic is ’Avoiding Liability’ and will be presented by Richard Silver.For more details and on how to reserve your place visit our Seminars and Training Page.
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