Antony Smith - Managing Partner Degree Law 1980 Qualified as solicitor 1983 Partner in Beale and Company 1985 Main areas of practice Construction law Professional negligence Commercial dispute resolution Health and safety Email a.smith@beale-law.com

Antony advises on construction contracts and acts in large-scale disputes arising out of the construction industry. His clients include professionals, contractors, employers 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 the Middle East.

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

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