Qualifications
LLB (Hons) – Bond University (Queensland, Australia)
Bar Transfer Test (BPP University, London)
FCIArb
Admissions:
Neil was called to the Bar of Queensland, Australia in 2002 and was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2018.
Civil
Neil is available to undertake a wide range of civil litigation, including Building and Construction Law, Credit Hire and Personal Injury.
Construction Adjudication and Enforcement:
Currently registered as a Construction Adjudicator with four ANB's within the UK:
Construction Adjudicator Panels (ANB's):
CIArb Low Value Dispute Adjudication Panel Member (www.ciarb.org)
CEDR Low Value Dispute Adjudication Panel Member (https://www.cedr.com/alternative-dispute-resolution-processes/adjudication/constructionadjudication/)
TECBAR (www.tecbar.org)
UK Adjudicators (www.ukadjudicators.co.uk)
Neil Builds on his previous experience as a barrister in Queensland, Australia. From 2009 Neil specialised in adjudicating building and construction disputes under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 framework (East Coast model based on the UK model). Neil has adjudicated in excess of 200 Building and Construction disputes since 2009.
Neil accepts instructions in the full array of construction and engineering disputes, with a specific focus on the construction adjudication procedure and enforceability. Available to represent a referring party or responding party, including assistance with preparation.
Credit Hire:
Neil is appointed to panels operated by CHOs and/or leading insurance companies and available to appear at all levels of credit hire litigation, ranging from small claims hearings to multi-track trials.
Personal Injury:
Neil accepts instructions for both Claimant's and Defendant's ranging from small claims to multi-track disputes across the full spectrum of personal injury claims, including Health and Safety law.
Public Access
Neil accepts instructions under the Direct / Public Access Scheme.
Neil is a registered public access barrister who can assist with advice, drafting and representation. Cost effective, early advice, quick resolution. If your case is not suitable for public access, Neil can help you find a suitable solicitor who can assist.
Terms of business
Mr. Whittle’s terms of business are the Standard Contractual Terms for the Supply of Legal Services by Barristers to Authorised Persons 2012 or such other terms as have been agreed. A copy of the standard terms can be downloaded using the following link.
