Tom Handley

Partner @Kennedys

Manchester, GB

I have particular expertise in dealing with heavyweight claims against a range of construction professionals (architects, engineers, surveyors, project managers, building inspectors) and contractors. I have a growing practice in defending architects before their professional disciplinary bodies: the Architects Registration Board (‘ARB’) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (‘RIBA’). As a RIBA Professional Conduct Panellist myself, I am uniquely placed to advise on the professional conduct process. I have been widely published in construction and insurance news/journals, and I am a regular speaker at client events.Chambers UK, 2017, Professional Negligence:\"Tom Handley advises a range of construction players and acts on the defence of large mandates in the sector. He is described by one source as ‘calm and astute, a sound lawyer and a strategic thinker with great tactical judgment and evident commitment to all of his cases\'\"The Legal 500 UK, 2017, Professional Negligence:\"Tom Handley is an ‘incredibly hardworking and no-nonsense lawyer who is wonderfully efficient and is just brilliant at drafting robust defence arguments\'\"