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Matthew Taylor

Partner
Lawyer

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Cannon Place
78 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 6AF
United Kingdom
Languages English

Matthew is a Partner in the Energy, Projects and Construction group. He specialises in dispute resolution and has experience of litigation, arbitration, adjudication and a wide range of forms of ADR.

Matthew also regularly provides live project advice to help clients effectively manage risk on their projects. He also has a particular expertise in dealing with complex, high value delay cases.

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"Matthew Taylor gives sensible commercial advice."

Chambers, 2024

"He is calm under pressure and handles complex cases with enormous amounts of grace and without panic."

Chambers, 2024

"Matthew Taylor is a very accomplished and clever lawyer who gives very sensible, commercial and strategic advice."

Chambers, 2023

Clients say that he is "very good when you need a detailed lawyer on complex disputes," and add "He demonstrates a genuine understanding of the business and the wider context of the advice he gives."

Legal 500, 2020

‘delves into the detail quickly’.

Legal 500, 2017

Relevant experience

  • The developer of a high-end mixed use development in Birmingham on disputes arising out of delays to the refurbishment of the development and the termination of the main contractor. The dispute was the subject of reported adjudication enforcement proceedings and a subsequent stay application.
  • The developer of a prestigious London office building on claims arising out of defects in the water system discovered during commissioning and the associated delays to completion. The case involved managing the resolution of defects before completion, an adjudication in relation to liquidate damages and subsequent insurance claims.
  • The owner of a c900,000 square foot warehouse, let as the largest wine bottling facility in Europe, on claims arising out of defective piling and floor slabs. This was the largest dispute in the Technology and Construction Court in 2014.
  • A client on all aspects of the delay case arising out of the construction of (at the time) the largest off-shore wind farm in the UK. This c$500m dispute was the subject of a five week LCIA arbitration hearing and a three week counter claim hearing.
  • The developer / owner of a major retail development on defective cladding works and implementing an investigatory regime, remedial scheme and claims strategy.
  • A major UK contractor on live project issues regarding a number of its central London projects;providing strategic project advice and dealing with the resolution of disputes through adjudication and ADR.
  • A major UK contractor on a number of sub-contractor disputes arising out of the construction of a new super prison.
  • Private individuals on claims arising out of delays to the construction of both new build and refurbished high-end residential properties in central and west London.
  • A tenant on claims against its landlord arising out of the delay in completion and defective construction of a major central London office development.
  • Multiplex Construction on disputes arising out of the construction of Wembley National Stadium, specifically in relation to a c£45m sub-contract package.
  • A wide range of employers / developers advising on disputes relating to the delay in completion of office, mixed use and retail developments and associated defective works.
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Memberships & Roles

  • TeCSA
  • Society of Construction Law
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Education

  • 2000 – LLB (Hons), University of Leeds, Leeds
  • 2001 – LPC, Nottingham Law School, Nottingham
  • 2010 – MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, Kings's College, London
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13/03/2024
The validity of complex adjudicator nomination procedures under the Construction...
A recent TCC decision has considered the validity of a complex contractual adjudication procedure requiring nomination from a panel of adjudicators. The fact that the procedure had the potential to run...
20/12/2023
“Smash and grab” vs “true value” adjudications: the final word?
A recent TCC decision has clarified the extent to which a successful “smash and grab” adjudication will prevent the bringing of “true value” adjudications prior to payment of the “smash and...
16/10/2023
Rochford affirmed: invoice-linked payment provisions struck down again
A recent TCC decision has affirmed a previous finding that payment terms which make the final date for payment dependent on the provision of an invoice are non-compliant with the Housing Grants, Construction...
11/08/2023
Serial adjudications: the Court of Appeal provides clarity
A recent Court of Appeal judgment has overturned a TCC decision as to whether an adjudicator was bound by a previous adjudication decision as to the existence of Relevant Events justifying an extension...
23/01/2023
Serial adjudications: the debate over binding force goes on
A recent TCC decision has considered whether an adjudicator was bound by findings made by a previous adjudicator as to the existence of Relevant Events justifying an extension of time under the JCT Design...
21/10/2022
Concurrent delay: TCC decision marks a broader approach
A TCC decision published this week has upheld an extension of time claim under the JCT form based on a finding of concurrent delay. Such findings have been rare and the court’s approach to concurrent...
17/08/2022
Do unenforceable liquidated damages provisions operate as a cap on general...
A recent TCC decision is the second in the space of a year to consider whether liquidated damages provisions which are held to be unenforceable may nonetheless still operate as a cap on the amount of...
27/06/2022
Court of Appeal solves collateral warranty adjudication riddle
A Court of Appeal decision last week has overturned a TCC decision concerning the right to adjudicate under collateral warranties. The Court’s decision confirms the potential for collateral warranties...
01/06/2022
Building Safety Act 2022: a shift in the liability landscape
The recently enacted Building Safety Act 2022 (the “Act”) makes profound changes to the liability landscape in the UK construction industry. A number of new rights of action have been introduced...
12/11/2021
Adjudication enforcement by companies in liquidation: Court of Appeal raises...
A recent Court of Appeal decision has criticised obiter comments made by the Supreme Court in Bresco v Lonsdale to the effect that adjudication decisions in favour of companies in liquidation could in...
20/08/2021
Liquidated damages and partial possession
A recent TCC decision has enforced a liquidated damages clause which did not allow for a proportionate reduction in liquidated damages following partial possession of completed sections of a development...
01/02/2021
How far are adjudication decisions binding on subsequent adjudicators? 
A recent TCC decision has considered the extent to which adjudication decisions are binding on a subsequent adjudicators. In this particular case, an initial adjudication decision which awarded an extension...