Biography: Construction

Antony Smith is the senior partner in Beale and Company.

He is widely recognised for his experience in handling complex, long-term disputes and for his skill as a negotiator.

Antony advises on construction contracts and acts in large-scale disputes arising out of the construction industry in the UK and internationally. His clients include professionals, contractors and insurers, and one of his cases was the largest ever dispute in the Technology and Construction Court.

While undertaking these construction disputes and general commercial litigation (including acting as lead solicitor in group litigation), Antony has been involved in numerous mediations and a growing number of adjudications. Antony also defends clients in health and safety prosecutions and has advised on site health and safety responsibilities.

Antony's overseas experience includes advising on claims in Germany, Hong Kong, the Republic of Guinea and in the Middle East. He also advised on the successful defence of a US$80 million claim for delay and disruption arising out of the construction of a power station in the Philippines.

Antony is a member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. He regularly gives talks on dispute resolution and contributes articles to journals, including health and safety journals.

Antony has been named in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession as a leading lawyer in construction industry professional indemnity work.

Outside of life as senior partner of Beale and Company, Antony enjoys time with his family, rugby and triathlon.