Devonshires
Matthew Cocklin is a Partner in the Construction, Engineering and Procurement Group at Devonshires, specializing in construction dispute resolution since April 2013. Recognized as a young partner and future star in The Legal 500, Matthew has received multiple accolades for legal research and writing, including the Hudson Prize and Master Thesis Prize from the Society of Construction Law and a commendation from the Brooking Prize. Prior to joining Devonshires, Matthew held various roles at Mott MacDonald from November 2004 to April 2013, culminating in the position of Practice Leader for Contracts & Dispute Resolution Consultancy. Matthew holds an MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution from King's College London and has completed various legal-related qualifications from reputable institutions, including the University of Bristol and the University of Kent.
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Devonshires
We provide forward thinking legal services to our clients, who range from some of the world’s largest multinational corporations to private individuals. We also act for a significant number of charities, Registered Providers and Regulators. We group our work into 15 Core Strengths which include: Banking, Capital Markets & Securitisation; Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury; Commerce; Commercial Contracts & Procurement; Construction & Engineering; Corporate; Employment & Pensions; Government & Local Government; Health & Care; Housing Management; Leisure & Public Services; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Property, Development & Regeneration; Regulators and Social Housing. The Chambers & Partners 2017 legal directory refers to us as ‘transparent, efficient and responsive’. Chambers & Partners ranks Devonshires in Band 1 for both Social Housing and Social Housing Finance. ‘Devonshires remains a leading name for cutting-edge advice in this sector’ – Chambers & Partners The Legal 500 2017 directory praises our ‘teamwork and bespoke service’. The Legal 500 ranks Devonshires in Tier 1 for Social Housing: Finance and Tier 2 for Social Housing: Local Authorities and Registered Providers. Our Construction, Clinical Negligence, Debt Recovery and Fraud sectors are also ranked highly. ‘Devonshires has a tremendous background and tradition in the social housing field and its team works very well together where there are multiple issues’ – The Legal 500 The basis of our success is the quality of our people, many of which are recognised as leaders in their chosen specialisms. Our work is primarily based in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland but our lawyers occasionally venture further afield – Australia for example.