What's Happening?
Gateley Vinden, a consultancy specializing in the built environment, has appointed Richard Causer as its new director to lead its dispute resolution services. Causer, who has over 25 years of industry experience, replaces Paul Ives, who left to start his own consultancy. Causer's expertise includes adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, as well as quantum disputes and expert witness services. At Gateley Vinden, he will oversee the dispute resolution offerings for construction clients and support other services such as cost and project management, fund monitoring, and building surveying. The appointment comes amid industry pressures from large-scale infrastructure projects, rising material costs, and a national skills shortage.
Why It's Important?
The appointment of Richard Causer is significant as it strengthens Gateley Vinden's position in the construction industry, particularly in dispute resolution. With his extensive experience, Causer is expected to enhance the consultancy's ability to help construction companies manage risks and succeed in a challenging environment. This move is crucial as the industry faces pressures from government targets for new homes and increasing costs. Gateley Vinden's ability to collaborate with legal experts within the wider Gateley group differentiates it from competitors, potentially offering unique solutions to clients.
