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Joe Bellhouse

Joe is a Partner in the Construction team specialising in procurement and development of construction and engineering projects. He has particular expertise in advising on property developments (including offices, warehouses, hotels, retail, sports stadia, business parks, residential), energy projects, process plant, highways and bridges, ports, and other engineering projects. Joe is also experienced in providing entirely original drafting or using and amending industry standard form contracts, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, MF/1 and IChemE contracts. With a background in dispute resolution, Joe is adept at guiding clients through project risks/challenges and developing strategies for any potential issues or disputes before they arise. He also advises on contract claims, negotiation of settlements, and support in connection with formal proceedings including adjudication and arbitration. · Keystone Law

EnglandConstruction, Real Estate

About

Joe Bellhouse is a Partner in the Construction team at Keystone Law, specialising in procurement and development of construction and engineering projects across property developments, energy projects, process plant, highways and bridges, ports and other engineering works. He advises on drafting and amending standard form contracts (including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, MF/1 and IChemE) and, with a background in dispute resolution, supports clients on contract claims, settlements, adjudication and arbitration.

Practice areas

ConstructionReal EstateEnergyInfrastructureProcurementDispute ResolutionArbitrationProject Development

Office

Expertise

Property developments (offices, warehouses, hotels, retail, sports stadia, business parks, residential)Energy projectsProcess plantHighways and bridgesPortsStandard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, MF/1, IChemE)Contract drafting and amendmentAdjudication and arbitrationProcurement and project development

Education

  • MSc, Construction Law & Dispute Resolution — King's College London (awarded Dissertation Prize)

Admissions

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Member of King's College Construction Law Association (KCCLA)
  • Member of the Society of Construction Law