Graham is an Associate Solicitor at Hay & Kilner and a full-time specialist in building and engineering contracts. Graham has extensive experience of construction matters gained with both public authorities and private practice and he has advised employers, main contractors and sub-contractors as well as professional advisers. Graham has detailed experience in negotiating collateral warranties and terms and conditions of professional advisers in the construction industry.

CLIENT FEEDBACK:

On a professional negligence claim:

"I have used a wide range of solicitors in my life but I have never had one as good as you. I was amazed by the care you took and the grasp you had of easily missed details. I am enormously grateful."

On preparing the terms and conditions of contract for the design and construction of luxury yachts:

"Graham is always available and willing to assist at short notice. He gives clear, understandable advice and is extremely pleasant to deal with. I have recommended Graham in the past to other business contacts and will continue to do so."

Graham is recommended in Chambers Guide, an independently researched guide to the legal profession:

"Graham Sutton of Hay & Kilner is a veteran practitioner in the North East construction market, with extensive experience of representing employers, contractors and subcontractors." - Chambers Guide 2010

"Graham Sutton at Hay & Kilner is an experienced negotiator when it comes to construction litigation. He regularly acts in adjudications, arbitrations and litigation proceedings, conducting several major claims in the TCC, primarily for large engineering contractors. ADR is another area of expertise, with a number of successful mediations on his résumé. Alongside this impressive workload, his practice incorporates non-contentious work as well." - Chambers Guide 2008

"The 'superb' Graham Sutton’s 'inside-out' knowledge of business places him in a position whereby he can "tie the other side in knots." – Chambers Guide 2007

"Market sources commended skilled litigator Graham Sutton’s 'effective negotiating skills'." – Chambers Guide 2006

"Senior associate Graham Sutton is the best-known construction lawyer at the firm. Clients think of him as 'like another employee of ours' because of his commitment to their interests. One described him as being a 'user-friendly' lawyer who 'can both fight our corner in negotiations and ensure we don’t fall out with our clients'.” – Chambers Guide 2006