Ward Hadaway welcomes back construction lawyer

Law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Barnaby Rosenthall as legal director in its Teesside office, strengthening its construction and engineering expertise in the region.

Barnaby returns to Ward Hadaway from facilities management and professional services company Mitie, where he served as senior legal counsel, advising its executive leadership team and supporting major power and grid infrastructure projects.

His experience includes battery energy storage systems, high-voltage electrical infrastructure schemes and project-related disputes.

In his new role, Barnaby will advise businesses on contentious and non-contentious construction matters, helping clients manage risk, navigate disputes and establish robust contractual arrangements for projects across the built environment.

Barnaby, who will also provide construction and engineering legal support for matters handled through Ward Hadaway’s Leeds office, said: “Returning to Ward Hadaway was an easy decision because I already knew the strength of the team, the quality of the work and the firm’s ambitions for the future.

“My time in-house gave me valuable insight into the commercial and operational challenges clients face on construction and engineering projects, from procurement and contract negotiation through to delivery and dispute resolution. 

“It has helped me develop a pragmatic approach to legal advice that supports successful project delivery while helping clients achieve their commercial objectives.

“The opportunity to join as legal director combines a leadership role with the chance to help develop the firm’s construction and engineering practice in Teesside. 

“I’m looking forward to working with clients across the region on projects and developments that are contributing to Teesside’s continued growth.”

Kevin Weston, head of real estate at Ward Hadaway, said: “Barnaby adds construction and engineering law expertise to our Teesside office at an important point for the local market.

“He brings experience from private practice and from working in-house on complex project delivery, which gives him a strong understanding of the pressures that can arise across construction and engineering work.

“That perspective will be valuable for businesses and organisations working on complex projects, where legal advice has to take account of delivery pressures, cost, programme and commercial relationships.”

Managing partner Steven Petrie added: “Barnaby’s appointment reflects the continued development of our Teesside office and the opportunities we see in the region.

“The merger has given us greater scale in a market where there is significant activity across development, infrastructure and low-carbon energy.

“Barnaby brings technical expertise, commercial judgement and in-house perspective, strengthening our built environment work in Teesside and across the wider firm.”

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