John Ward - Partner Degree Law 1972 Qualified as solicitor 1975 Partner in Beale and Company 1977 Main areas of practice Insurance Construction Professional negligence Dispute resolution International Email j.ward@beale-law.com

For over 25 years, John has concentrated upon advising on the resolution of major construction disputes and insurance claims. Consulting engineers, surveyors, their professional indemnity insurers, contractors, sub-contractors, and employers have had the benefit of John's wealth of experience.

John also advises on a wide range of contractual matters, including forms of appointment, construction contracts, licensing arrangements, and joint venture agreements. Issues concerning health and safety or insurance are a speciality.

As a highly regarded construction and insurance lawyer, John's work over the years has involved him in many high profile cases and projects in the UK and overseas.

John has often spoken at conferences on construction and professional indemnity law. Adjudication, dispute resolution, JCT and engineering contract conditions, and risk management are some of the topics he has addressed.

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession has named John as a leading lawyer in professional indemnity law.