Neil Kelly
ConsultantNeil specialises in advising employers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and their insurers in the construction sector.
Reflecting his involvement in the Construction Sector, Neil was made an Honorary Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 2007 and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) in 2012. In April 2016, the Chartered Institute of Building presented Neil with its Open Award for services to the Construction industry.
Neil is a past Chairman of the Scottish Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and Convener of the Adjudication Society, Scottish Region.
In 2018, Neil was inducted to the Legal 500's Hall of Fame. He is also ranked as a Leader in the Field for Construction in Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2024.
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JCT launches new Target Cost Contract at Annual Construction Industry Reception
At its Annual Construction Industry Reception held on the Terrace of the House of Commons on 13 June 2025, the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) introduced its new Target Cost Contract (TCC) which is designed to share risk and promote collaborative working in construction projects. In this article, Neil Kelly, Consultant explores the key features of the new contract.
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ICE and RICS publish details of new conflict avoidance processes
To coincide with Conflict Avoidance Week 2025, ICE and RICS have just published details of their own conflict avoidance processes, which are designed to avoid conflict and disputes in the construction sector by the use of a Conflict Avoidance Panel (CAP).
