Browne Jacobson LLP‘s construction and engineering department acts for a wide range of clients on a local, domestic and international level regarding complex and high value construction projects, as well as in all types of contentious construction claims. Particular specialisms of the firm include development finance, PFI projects and modular construction contracts. Team head Michael Sadler is involved in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious work, advising clients on construction and engineering contracts, professional appointments and warranties. He is supported by recently-promoted partner Mark Stubbs, who advises on construction projects across their entire lifecycle.
Construction in East Midlands
Browne Jacobson LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Tim Claremont; Michael Sadler
Autres avocats clés:
Mark Stubbs
Les références
‘Great client interaction with depth of experience and quality advice.’
‘Michael Sadler has a fantastic understanding of client needs and offers expert advice with realistic aims and outcomes.’
‘The team at Browne Jacobson get under the skin of the issues and provide support not found in some legal firms.’
Principaux clients
BAM Construction Limited
Blackpool Borough Council
Wolverhampton City Council
Bowmer & Kirkland Limited
Birmingham Hippodrome
Clegg Construction Limited and Clegg Food Limited
University of Hertfordshire
Elevate property group
Mace Limited
F3 Group
Thurrock Council
J Coffey Construction Limited
J Tomlinson Limited
Hope Learning Trust
Lindum Group Limited
London Borough of Enfield
Wintech Limited
B:Music Limited (Birmingham Symphony Hall)
Rollalong Limited
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust
Keltbray Limited
Willmott Dixon Construction Limited and Willmott Dixon Interiors Limited
Cardiff Council
EE Smith Contracts Limited
J McCann & Co Limited
Wilson Bowden
Inspired Villages
Freeths LLP
Comprising a key part of the firm’s national practice, the construction team at Freeths LLP handles high value, complex disputes in the building, engineering, process plant and oil and gas sectors, where they’re instructed by a range of household names. In addition to leading the Nottingham team, Chris Holwell is the firm’s national head of construction and a construction procurement specialist. Meanwhile, Amy Morley specialises in adjudication and other matters concerning the management of complex claims. John Kelly is an expert in complex defect and professional negligence claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Chris Holwell
Autres avocats clés:
Amy Morley; John Kelly
Les références
‘The construction practice at Freeths has a depth of talent we haven’t found at any other firm. They are responsive and dynamic in dealing with any matter for which we have sought help, and have always achieved good results. You know you are in safe hands with Freeths.’
‘John Kelly has a no nonsense approach to finding pragmatic solutions. Reassuringly this pragmatism is built on a foundation of deep technical knowledge combined with many years of experience. John has been an indispensable resource when dealing with complicated contractual situations, as well as a pleasure to deal with.’
‘We have used Freeths for over 20 years and have always received an excellent service. They have taken the time to understand our business and how we operate, particularly our appetite towards risk.’
Principaux clients
Aldi
Tarmac
Gleeds
Igloo Group
Travis Perkins Plc
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Bio Products Laboratory Limited
Somerston Group
EM Lawshare
Chancerygate
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Gleeds on their contracts for work on the new Sizewell C nuclear power station.
- Advising Igloo Regeneration in relation to the redevelopment of the Sunderland Riverside site – a former industrial area which is being cleared and redeveloped, including 1,000 new homes which are designed for sustainable living.
Geldards LLP
The infrastructure & construction team at Geldards LLP is best known for its work advising national contractors on industrial and logistic matters, as well as regeneration projects and energy-to-waste projects. The team also contains experts in complex dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and adjudication. Practice head Chris Hawrylak is ‘an exceptional lawyer’ who leads the firm’s projects work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Chris Hawrylak
Les références
‘The construction team at Geldards has by far the best industry knowledge of any legal practice we have worked on. Their ability to ‘back to back’ legal documents with their commercial team is second to none. They always provide us with the confidence that our risk and exposure is covered.’
‘Chris Hawrylak is an exceptional lawyer, whos industry knowledge is second to none.’
Principaux clients
Tanro Limited
Shropshire District Council
Wandsworth Borough Council
Bowmer & Kirkland Group
CWC Group / Clowes Developments (UK) Limited / Dove Valley Park Limited
BlueEarth Construction Limited
Miller Birch/Cedar Investments Limited
Walgreens Boots Alliance
The Welsh Ministers
Burnley City Council
Sheffield City Council
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Nottingham City Council
Derby City Council
The Council of the City of Carlisle
Chesterfield Borough Council
South Derbyshire District Council
Warrington Borough Council
Julian Hodge Bank Limited
The Development Bank of Wales
PPH1 Ltd & DPK East
Sutco UK Limited
Redrow Homes Limited
Nottingham City Homes
London Borough of Merton
Carmarthenshire County Council
Storage Giant Ltd
National Museum Wales
William May Developments Ltd
Bowers Electricals Ltd
Derbyshire County Council
Warrington Borough Council
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Pendragon Property Holdings Ltd
Sacyr UK Ltd
Wandsworth Borough Council
Omya UK Ltd
United Welsh Housing Authority
Carmarthenshire County Council
Bowers Electricals Ltd
EPES Ltd
Blaneau Gwent County Borough Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Clowes on a deal with international investor, Hines for the development of 1.15 million sq. ft of high-quality logistics space.
- Advising Nottingham City Council in relation to the new bridge over the River Trent in Nottingham; the first new bridge in over 60 year.
- Advising the Welsh Ministers in relation to the significant development of Bro Tathan, with development potential for up to c.3 million sq ft of employment floor space.
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP undertakes all forms of contentious and non-contentious construction work with a particular specialism in managing risk in bespoke procurement. The construction team is experienced work with developers and contractors in matters relating to development, education and healthcare. Jayne Meakin focuses on acting for developers in JCT design and build procurement, along with their related property finance deals. Alex Smith specialises in all aspects of construction documentation, including bespoke contracts, collateral warranties and performance bonds.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ruth Phillips; Jayne Meakin
Autres avocats clés:
Alex Smith
Principaux clients
SJC 14 Limited
Graystacks Radmarsh Road Limited
Infinity Park Derby LLP
National Grid Energy Transmission Limited
Pannell House Leicester Limited
Peter James Homes Limited
Shoby Properties Limited
BDW
Citizen Housing Group Limited
Maber Associates
Rainier Developments (Tenby Street) Limited
Science Museum Group
Lovell Partnerships Limited
Severn Trent Services (water and sewerage) limited
Derby University
Staffordshire University
Walsall Housing Group
Wilson Bowden
Winvic Construction Limited
Midlands Land Portfolio Limited
Northern Trust Company Ltd
The University of West London
Helen Taylor Thompson Foundation
Welford Healthcare Ltd
Sequoia Living Wantage Limited
Rotherwood Developments
PSG Global Limited
Whitworth Bros Limited
Wagner Group Limited
Habib Bank Zurich PLC
Nottingham University
Al Rayan Bank PLC
Lloyds Bank PLC
Buckles Solicitors LLP
The construction, engineering & procurement team at Buckles Solicitors LLP advises a range of public and private sector clients on matters surrounding public procurement, affordable housing and student accommodation. The team is led by ‘all rounder’ James Coppinger, who handles contentious and procurement work, with particular experience in the drafting and negotiating of construction and engineering contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Coppinger
Autres avocats clés:
Stephen Belshaw; Peter Westlake
Les références
‘James Coppinger heads up the construction team and is a very approachable man who communicates and explains legal issues in a clear manner whilst outlining risk and reward’
‘James Coppinger is the best all rounder. The best I have worked with’
‘With the Buckles team it’s all about the individuals, they are incredibly capable, professional and always willing to push the boundaries to help, especially in a crisis and adopt a true ‘in it together’ approach.’
Principaux clients
Empiric Student Property PLC (and subsidiary SPVs)
NODE Living UK Limited
Longhurst Group Limited
Keystone Developments (LG) Limited
Anderson Green Limited
Settle Group
7 Formation Limited
Keystone Development (LG) Limited
Dürr Limited
Emplas Window Systems Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Empiric Student Property PLC and its SPVs in relation to the legal management and procurement of its 2023 – 2024 Refurbishment Programme across multiple UK sites.
- Acting for a US based marine and civil engineering contractor in international arbitration proceedings relating to the construction of a port for cruise ships.
- Advising a housing developer on the procurement of a multi-discipline Consultant Framework for a 4-year £160m housing and extra-care development programme.