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Dominic Jones

Partner

What can I do for you

Dominic is a specialist construction and engineering lawyer, with over 15 years of professional experience. He offers a whole of life service on major projects, working with public, private and third sector clients, primarily in the education, science & technology, leisure, and infrastructure sectors.

He regularly advises on complex and innovative schemes, with procurement structures using all the main standard forms (including NEC, JCT, FIDIC and IChemE) as well as bespoke contracts and frameworks.

He has a particular interest in modern methods of construction (MMC), including offsite manufacture, and the environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues that arise on building and infrastructure projects.

What do others say

Dominic is listed in both main legal directories (Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners), and testimonials include:

“A key and valued member of the professional team that we appoint to support our work.”

“Strong legal advice but Dominic Jones's commercial awareness and market knowledge also meant that we could quickly find pragmatic solutions.”

“Dominic Jones has been exemplary in fulfilling the construction legal commission. His response to issues is quick succinct and focussed. Given the issues and hurdles which have arisen he has shown endless patience. In addition clear scopes of service and fixed fees have been very welcome.”

Supporting your ambitions

Dominic understands that a successful project is one that delivers on its stakeholders’ key objectives. His job is to work with his clients to identify those objectives and put in place (and then monitor implementation of) a project structure to enable them to be met. He brings broad experience and market knowledge to bear in developing contractual arrangements that are appropriate for each specific scheme. This often involves conversations about outcome-focused procurement and lifecycle value, with risks allocated so as to promote efficient and collaborative performance.

Experience of advising employers, developers, institutional investors, funders, contractors, professional consultants and suppliers gives Dominic insight into the perspectives of the various participants in the built environment. He also knows how things can go wrong, having been involved in all forms of dispute resolution procedure.

Dominic recognises the challenges facing the construction sector and the responsibility of those working in it to address them. He enjoys supporting his clients in the efficient execution of projects that deliver social value and environmental benefits.

What else should you know?

Dominic is a member of the Society of Construction Law, and is the Regional Coordinator for Oxford.

He comments regularly on topical matters and has been quoted in sector publications including Building, Property Week and UK Construction Law.

He enjoys swimming and cycling, and has swum the English Channel (as part of a two person relay).

What our clients say about us

“I think Mills & Reeve are a wonderful firm. The support they have provided to us in a really difficult area has been brilliant, collaborative and commercially minded. The team were absolutely wonderful and a joy to work with. Amazing advice and support and a real collaborative effort with us. I can't thank them enough for getting us through some really tough times and doing so with an amazing can-do attitude.”

“They are friendly, fast, always available and always on top of the game. I tend to judge my legal team against the other side's legal team and never doubt Mills & Reeve is the better of the two.”

“All interactions have been very clear. Responses to questions have always been very swift and unambiguous. Our company, and my family, have used various services in Mills & Reeve with the same level of satisfaction.”

“I value the fact that Mills & Reeve are recognised as a good place to work in the UK Best Companies survey. This aligns with the values of our business and means that Mills & Reeve can share what is required to achieve this status with our business.”

As many clients will testify, too many lawyers deliver the required legal expertise but fail to deliver an outstanding client experience. Which is why we always listen to our clients and constantly ask ourselves what we can do to deliver the results you expect.

You expect a close and attentive working relationship, with a lawyer that is responsive and available when you need them. You also want clear, pragmatic and commercial advice tailored to your needs, and transparency and certainty on costs. We completely agree. That’s why every day, through our culture and approach we are committed to delivering the exceptional results and service our clients expect of us.