What can I do for you

Martino heads the firm's construction, engineering and energy disputes practice.

He has more than 20 years of specialist experience in helping clients resolve their disputes. 

He gives clear and straightforward advice that focuses on pragmatic, commercial solutions. Simplicity and focus is his mantra.

What do others say

Both Legal 500 and Chambers list Martino as a Leading Individual in construction, engineering and energy law.


Legal 500 testimonials include "well judged and pragmatic" and "very impressed"

The latest edition of Chambers says "Martino Giaquinto has grasped the mantel and dealt brilliantly with the board, staff and opponents in a series of matters" and "He has a very keen eye for what the critical issues are in a case"

He has been voted a tier 1 client partner by Legal Week. 

He won the LM Legal Awards 2020 construction partner of the year .

Supporting your ambitions

Not only does Martino deal with formal dispute resolution procedures, he is increasingly asked by clients to get involved in dispute avoidance early on in a project and provides focused advice on key aspects of the parties' relationships and actions. This helps shape a strategy long before litigation/arbitration/adjudication is contemplated.

Martino welcomes the opportunity to help clients while projects are live - when fast and effective advice can make all the difference. 

Martino has been nominated by his clients to Acritas Stars 2021 as "one of the most stand-out lawyers they have used over the past 3 years".

If you require further legal advice you can get in touch with Martino via email.

What else should you know?

Martino was winner and finalist of the Legal 500 UK Awards Individual of the Year 2019 and 2020 respectively.

He edits the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor's publication on construction defects.

He is a member of the Society of Construction Law, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Professional Fellow at Aston University.

Additional Information

Martino holds an honorary doctor in laws degree and a first class honours degree, being a double scholar of Lincoln's Inn.

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