Jonathan Spencer

Partner, Simmons & Simmons

Jonathan is a partner in the Simmons & Simmons Insurance and Construction group. Jonathan specialises in construction disputes, including defending professional negligence claims against architects, engineers, surveyors and design & build contractors. Jonathan also regularly advises London market insurers on complex, high value coverage disputes.

Jonathan’s caseload routinely involves mediations, arbitrations, adjudications and litigation (generally in the Technology and Construction Court). He has experience of a wide variety of construction disputes involving: iconic buildings; sports grounds; schools; hospitals; large residential schemes; commercial/retail; and waste to energy facilities.

Jonathan has undertaken a year-long client secondment at a major international Insurer, and has been recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2017, 2018 & 2019 editions for “strong commercial acumen”, and for being “active in construction disputes” and “ambitious, dedicated and commercially astute.”

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Design and build insurance for the construction industry

Practice notes

This Practice Note examines the nature of design and build insurance which is used by contractors undertaking design and build projects and explains the difference between professional indemnity insurance taken out by consultants. The note explains that this type of insurance only covers design work and other professional duties, but it does not provide any cover in respect of the construction works. The note also deals with the other typical exclusions from this type of policy.

Construction

Product liability insurance for the construction industry

Practice notes

This Practice Note looks at what is product liability insurance is, and who needs it in the context of a construction project. It considers the protection offered by a product liability insurance policy to parties involved in construction and what it does, and does not, cover.

Construction