MJD Solicitors was set up by Matthew Dillon in June 2010 following significant experience working as a commercial legal advisor and solicitor at publicly quoted companies, providing valued advice on an array of complex and high-value legal and commercial matters.
Prior to setting up MJD, Matthew had worked with and against many of the top legal firms in the city of London. With his significant experience of working within the construction industry, Matthew saw an opportunity to bring his experience to regional contractors.
MJD represents clients in both contentious dispute work and contract negotiation.
We undertake dispute work in the County Court and High Court, in arbitration and adjudication. Although the majority of our clients work within the construction sector, we pursue and defend claims across the spectrum of contract and torts. We have a record of success no matter who represents our opponents.
We negotiate and advise on contract terms for both employers, contractors and subcontractors. We frequently advise on JCT contract amendments, and have worked on amendments received from over 40 different firms. MJD Solicitors know what is achievable. We strive to find solutions and to ensure business is secured, and risk mitigated.
Matthew qualified as a Solicitor in January 1997 and moved in-house to work with Jarvis plc. Initially Matthew’s work was dispute based, but in late 2000 Matthew started to draft and negotiate contracts .
In June 2003, Matthew took up a position of sole counsel at YJL Construction , a subsidiary Renew Holdings Limited (previously Montpellier Group plc). In addition to conducting adjudications, Matthew took the key lead in negotiating and drafting several PFI construction contracts for YJL and other subsidiaries of Montpellier Group.
In June 2005, Matthew joined John Laing plc. Although initially working within the Group legal function, in 2007 Matthew was promoted to sole counsel of the projects and developments division. At John Laing, Matthew focused entirely on contract negotiation.
Following the banking crisis of 2008 and the general election of 2010 which rendered the private finance initiative largely redundant, Mathew sought a new challenge. In June 2010, Matthew set up MJD Solicitors.
Matthew adopts a straight forward approach to the work he is engaged in. Commercial objectives are never overlooked.
Matthew is a member of:
Tecsa (Technology and Construction Solicitors Association)
Matthew Dillon, LLB (Hons), Solicitor, MCIArb
After qualifying as a Solicitor in 1997, Matthew moved in-house to work with Jarvis plc. Initially Matthew’s work was dispute based, but in late 2000 Matthew started to draft and negotiate contracts .
In June 2003, Matthew took up a position of sole counsel at YJL Construction , a subsidiary Renew Holdings Limited (previously Montpellier Group plc). In addition to conducting adjudications, Matthew took the key lead in negotiating and drafting several PFI construction contracts for YJL and other subsidiaries of Montpellier Group.
In June 2005, Matthew joined John Laing plc. Although initially working within the Group legal function, in 2007 Matthew was promoted to sole counsel of the projects and developments division. At John Laing, Matthew focused entirely on contract negotiation.
Following the banking crisis of 2008 and the general election of 2010 which rendered the private finance initiative largely redundant, Mathew sought a new challenge. In June 2010, Matthew set up MJD Solicitors.
Matthew adopts a straight forward approach to the work he is engaged in. Commercial objectives are never overlooked.
Matthew is a member of:
CIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)
Tecsa (Technology and Construction Solicitors Association)
2019 Highlights
Responsible for advising on Main and Sub-Contracts, Professional Appointments, Bonds, Warranties, Guarantees, Escrow Agreements, Assignments, Direct Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Licences, Tenders, Corporate Documents and Property Agreements as well as providing general advice on a broad range of other commercial and legal issues. Developed bespoke subcontracts, guidance and risk analysis to take account of Main Contract risks and advised management and site teams of their key obligations thereunder, in addition to providing operational support throughout the construction phase and post practical completion. Projects closed include:
MJD Solicitors endeavours to provide clients with a service typically found in major cities but at a cost that compares favourably with regional firms. MJD Solicitors is a modern streamlined practice that embraces technology to ensure that it is able to provide clients with an exceptional service and value for money
The firm was set up by Matthew Dillon, an experienced solicitor who during his nine years as Legal Counsel to publicly quoted companies provided valued advice on an array of complex and high value legal and commercial matters.
MJD Solicitors have a track record of securing settlements that are advantageous to our clients, or alternatively persuading a claimant not to pursue our client. We have significant experience of working on construction disputes and fully understand the commercial pressures placed upon contractors and clients.
