Jan Rzedzian

Jan deals with a wide range of matters in the built environment including both projects and disputes in the North East, across the UK and Ireland but also as far afield as Norway, Kazakhstan, the European Union, Canada and the United States of America.

His experience includes acting in relation to wind farms, waste to power operations, solar thermal installations, mechanical and electrical works, flood protection schemes and drainage, care homes, supermarket developments, international hotel chains, railway infrastructure, and oil and gas projects.

Experience

• Drafting and negotiation of construction and engineering contracts
• Development agreements
• Collateral warranties
• Professional appointments
• Novation agreements
• Other contractual documentation
• Advises in matters of all values from small claims to the Technology and Construction Court, adjudication, arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
• Advises clients in relation to a number of commercial projects incorporating renewable energy sources and is well-placed to assist clients who are seeking to reduce their carbon ‘footprint’

Awards, Memberships & accolades

• Co-written two papers that have featured in the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation
• Spoken at both Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors and Federation of Master Builders events
• Member of the Technology and Construction Solicitors Association and the Society of Construction Law

Outside of the office
Jan enjoys mountaineering, swimming in the North Sea year-round and generally spending as much time in the great outdoors as possible.