Michael Hiscock
Michael is a specialist in construction and engineering procurement, advising on a wide variety of works contracts.
About Michael
As a specialist in construction and engineering procurement, Michael advises on a variety of contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC3, MF/1, ICC, PPC2000), professional terms of appointment (e.g. RICS, ACE, RIBA) bonds, guarantees and ancillary documentation.
Contractors, designers, employers, occupiers and funders have instructed Michael in a wide variety of sectors including social housing, health, education, sport and leisure, waste, logistics, manufacturing, local government and energy.
Michael sits on the Constructing Excellence Midlands Leadership Council and has previously worked for what was called the Department of Trade and Industry.
Michael is a Ranked Lawyer in Chambers & Partners UK 2025 and a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500 2025.
Michael was extremely diligent and professional in his services. He communicated at a very professional and high level. I would highly recommend working with him.
Experience
- Advising specialist contractors on domestic and international engineering contracts
- Advising on innovative urban regeneration in Nottingham, Leicester, and Coventry.
- Advising housing associations on the redevelopment of housing stock
- Advising developers and owners of community medical centres, doctors' surgeries, care homes, and specialist veterinary hospitals
- Advising local authorities on the redevelopment of offices and leisure centres, along with issues connected to the outsourcing of the maintenance and operation of those facilities.
- Advising retail clients on refurbishment and maintenance frameworks.
- Acting for banks, building societies and other lenders providing development finance.
- Advising architects, structural engineers and quantity surveyors on a fixed fee basis for commercial and insurance risk review terms of engagement
Career
Michael worked previously in the Nottingham offices of Eversheds and Freeth Cartwright before moving to Wright Hassall in May 2014.
Interests
Out of the office I enjoy watching rugby, watching films, and going for family walks with my dog.
"Mike Hiscock looked after the main scope of works for us, and worked well with David Slade on the Commercial Property team when drafting the development agreement which included construction works. Both Mike and David worked seamlessly to ensure the deadline was met."
