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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst has an established construction practice which is regularly called upon to advise developers on the contractual aspects of domestic infrastructure and energy developments. Its lawyers are highly experienced in major retail and residential schemes. The team also offers significant experience of solar and waste-to-energy projects, as well as social infrastructure developments such as hospitals and roads.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst advised Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield on procurement, drafting construction contracts and negotiating consultancy appointments relating to the £1 billion regeneration of Croydon town centre.

  • Ashurst represented Lendlease Construction Holdings in High Court proceedings and adjudication regarding alleged defects in the design and construction of a number of PFI schools in Lancashire.

Strengths

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The Ashurst team are very clever, intellectually curious and on the button. They deliver a great service and are very good to work with.

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The Ashurst team seem to take a more client-focused, practical approach which seeks input from experts at an early stage in order to make the best assessment of the dispute.

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Ashurst has a very strong culture of driving and supporting innovative commercial solutions with strong strategic thinking and support at all levels of the team.

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Ashurst has a big, well-structured team that works well together, with good leadership and a good understanding of the market and the legal landscape.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Patton
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Ben Patton
3
Band 3

Ben Patton leads the firm's non-contentious construction practice, providing procurement and construction contract advice on projects in the build-to-rent, logistics and infrastructure sectors.

Ben's understanding of key issues and client communication are great.

Ben is always available, the knowledge from his experience always helps and he can always give a practical situation to help understand complex issues.

Ben is really pragmatic. He is certainly very user-friendly, jumps into action and is really helpful.

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Dyfan Owen
6
Dyfan Owen
6
Band 6

Dyfan Owen is recognised for his expertise advising clients in construction disputes relating to defects, delays and costs. He has a notable presence in the Middle East and is also adept at handling arbitrations.

Dyfan was always on top of the project details and was able to come up with a strategy for the client based on factual evidence.

Dyfan is quite commercial and knowledgeable.

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Madeleine Pope
6
Madeleine Pope
6
Band 6
Madeleine Pope is a construction partner who is noted for her adept representation of developers and contractors. She regularly advises on delay and disruption claims relating to energy, healthcare and education sector developments.

Madeleine absolutely understands our drivers and what needs to be done, which she delivers in an effective and personable fashion. She is always a pleasure to deal with.

Madeleine has provided invaluable support on our disputes.

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Simon Bromwich
6
Simon Bromwich
6
Band 6

Simon Bromwich has a strong contentious construction practice. He has particular expertise in the resources and infrastructure sector, but also advises clients in relation to energy matters.

Simon is fantastic and an excellent mentor to junior lawyers.

Simon is great to work with. He definitely understands the big picture and has a strategy to get results.

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Dyfan Owen
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Dyfan Owen
6
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Madeleine Pope
6
Madeleine Pope
6
Band 6
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Simon Bromwich
6
Simon Bromwich
6
Band 6
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Ben Patton
3
Ben Patton
3
Band 3
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