HOWARD CORNES Consultant Solicitor
Probate Solicitors
HOWARD CORNES Consultant Solicitor
Bancroft Court, Altrincham
# HOWARD CORNES Consultant Solicitor
HOWARD CORNES is a specialist construction and engineering law practice based in Altrincham, led by a solicitor with over 20 years' legal experience combined with 23 years as a Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Builder. This dual expertise is rare in the legal profession and provides clients with an unusually deep understanding of both construction industry practice and the law governing it.
The practice serves three distinct client groups: law firms and in-house legal teams requiring specialist construction expertise on a white-label basis; and directly, employers, contractors, sub-contractors and construction consultants needing dedicated legal support.
What distinguishes Howard Cornes is the proven track record. The practice has handled over 200 adjudications since HGCRA '96 inception and has secured multiple reported cases in the Court of Appeal and House of Lords that now stand as leading authorities on construction law points. This combination of volume experience, appellate success, and industry credentials sets this practice apart from generalist firms attempting construction work.
The service model is flexible, accommodating one-off instructions, busy period support, and ongoing retainer arrangements. Whether advising on contract drafting, dispute resolution, or navigating complex multi-party construction claims, clients benefit from someone who understands not just the law, but the practical realities of construction projects.
HOWARD CORNES is a specialist construction and engineering law practice based in Altrincham, led by a solicitor with over 20 years' legal experience combined with 23 years as a Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Builder. This dual expertise is rare in the legal profession and provides clients with an unusually deep understanding of both construction industry practice and the law governing it.
The practice serves three distinct client groups: law firms and in-house legal teams requiring specialist construction expertise on a white-label basis; and directly, employers, contractors, sub-contractors and construction consultants needing dedicated legal support.
What distinguishes Howard Cornes is the proven track record. The practice has handled over 200 adjudications since HGCRA '96 inception and has secured multiple reported cases in the Court of Appeal and House of Lords that now stand as leading authorities on construction law points. This combination of volume experience, appellate success, and industry credentials sets this practice apart from generalist firms attempting construction work.
The service model is flexible, accommodating one-off instructions, busy period support, and ongoing retainer arrangements. Whether advising on contract drafting, dispute resolution, or navigating complex multi-party construction claims, clients benefit from someone who understands not just the law, but the practical realities of construction projects.
Services offered
AdjudicationLitigationArbitrationMediationContract drafting and negotiationDispute resolutionEnforcement proceedingsInjunctive relief