DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Acuity Law

Construction

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Band 2

Wales

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What the team is known for

Active on large-scale construction projects in areas ranging from urban regeneration to affordable housing. Acts for a wide client base, including developers and local authorities in Wales and across the UK. Offers particular expertise in transactional matters.

Strengths

An impressed client says: "Acuity Law is a very user-friendly firm that takes a pragmatic approach to work."

Work highlights

Assisted Rightacres with extension of time issues and the drafting and negotiation of subcontractor warranties in relation to the development of Westgate Hotel in Cardiff.

Notable practitioners

James Williams is a Cardiff-based solicitor who is well regarded for his impressive construction practice. He regularly advises developers on non-contentious matters, such as drafting and negotiating building contracts and professional appointments.
''James Williams has a superb combination of legal knowledge and practical experience.''

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Overview

Regularly working in collaboration with the firm's 'excellent' commercial property group, Acuity Law's construction team continues to provide a 'proactive and commercially aware' service to core developer client, Rightacres, on its ongoing work across numerous projects throughout the Welsh capital. Team head James Williams has a focus on development and regeneration matters, and as well as his pivotal work for Rightacres, has also been increasingly busy on mandates outside of Wales, many of which have emanated from the firm's London office.