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Matthew Cocklin

Matthew specialises in construction dispute resolution and acts for all groups that operate in the domestic and international construction industry including developers, public bodies, contractors, sub-contractors and construction professionals. He advises on the merits of all types of construction dispute and acts as party representative in adjudication, arbitration, expert determination and litigation (Technology and Construction Court) proceedings together with mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Matthew has experience of acting as advocate at meetings before some of the leading adjudicators in the UK. · Devonshires Solicitors LLP

EnglandConstruction & Engineering, Construction Litigation
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About

Matthew is a partner at Devonshires Solicitors LLP specialising in construction dispute resolution. He acts for developers, public bodies, contractors, sub‑contractors and construction professionals in adjudication, arbitration, expert determination, Technology and Construction Court litigation, mediation and other forms of ADR.

Practice areas

Construction & EngineeringConstruction LitigationArbitrationAdjudicationExpert DeterminationAlternative Dispute Resolution

Office

England

Devonshires Solicitors LLP · Matthew specialises in construction dispute resolution and acts for all groups that operate in the domestic and international construction industry including developers, public bodies, contractors, sub-contractors and construction professionals. He advises on the merits of all types of construction dispute and acts as party representative in adjudication, arbitration, expert determination and litigation (Technology and Construction Court) proceedings together with mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Matthew has experience of acting as advocate at meetings before some of the leading adjudicators in the UK.

England

Expertise

Domestic and international construction industryDevelopersPublic bodiesContractors and sub‑contractorsConstruction professionalsTechnology and Construction Court advocacyAdjudication advocacy

Education

  • King’s College London (2012, MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution)
  • BPP School of Law (2009, Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test)
  • University of the West of England (2004, Postgraduate Diploma in Bar Vocational Studies)
  • University of Bristol (2003, LLM, Law)
  • University of Kent (2002, LLB Hons, Law)

Admissions

  • Solicitor, England & Wales (qualified 2009, QLTT route)
  • Called to the Bar (Middle Temple), 2004 (non-practising)
  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 2013