MARTIN HOWE

Career and Profile

Martin advises in relation to all aspects of construction and infrastructure projects, including term maintenance arrangements. His particular experience is in helping to deliver successful projects, from setting the initial procurement strategy to development of the relevant legal documentation all with the aim of achieving the client's intended outcomes.

Martin has drafted numerous forms of contract, including published standard forms.  He was responsible for drafting the MOD’s first integrated suite of construction documents for traditional procurement – “Defcon 2000” and for the original documentation for the NHS’s “ProCure 21” initiative.  Martin is the joint author of the JCT Constructing Excellence Contract published in January 2007 and was responsible for advising the Department for Education and Schools and "Partnerships for Schools" in relation to the “Building Schools for the Future” initiative and for the drafting of all the construction documentation.  He was also involved in the drafting of a standard form of Highways Term Maintenance Contract under the DfT's Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme.

Martin has been closely involved in many large construction projects for both public and private sector clients.

Career

Consultant at Keystone Law

2014- present date

Lawyer at Excello law

2013-2014

Partner at Bevan Britian

2004-2013

Partner at Bevan Ashford

2000-2004

Partner at Veale Wasbrough

1986-2000

Education

Kings College London

Law

Recognition

“Martin Howe regularly advises an array of clients, including local authorities, universities and contractors, on contractual and procurement aspects of commercial and residential developments. One client remarks: “His technical expertise is fantastic and he goes the extra mile.”’ Chambers UK 2020

Recognised in the Legal 500 2020 for South West: Construction

Martin Howe of Keystone Law is well regarded for his handling of non-contentious work such as procurement strategies and maintenance agreements. Commentators value the depth of his experience, describing him as a “very good, long-standing construction lawyer.” Chambers UK 2019

Recognised by the Legal 500 2018 for South West: Construction

Recognised by Best Lawyers (UK) in the practice area of Construction (2019, 2018 and 2017)

Martin Howe of Keystone Law is a highly experienced and well-regarded construction lawyer. His expertise lies in giving strategic advice on significant construction projects, and he has a strong client base among educational bodies. Clients say: “He is extremely thorough and persuasive, and is also patient and clear in explaining legal points.” Chambers UK 2018

Martin Howe is recognised by the Legal 500 2017. “Highly regarded in the field.”

Martin Howe of Keystone Law “is a very experienced construction lawyer with both a detailed, up-to-date knowledge of this area of law and a keen commercial sense.” His expertise in transactional matters is well respected in the market, and he is particularly strong in the drafting of standard form contracts. Chambers UK 2017

At Keystone Law, Martin Howe acts for a number of educational institutions and local authorities on contentious and non-contentious matters. Legal 500 2016

‘Martin Howe of Keystone Law has a strong front-end practice for a range of clients including significant contractors and public sector organisations. One source reports that “he gives good advice in a timely manner.”’ Chambers UK 2016