About

Provided by Beale & Co

Beale & Company are proud to be recognised as leading in this field. We have 50 years’ experience of advising on high profile and complex projects and have developed an unrivalled knowledge of the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors.

They stay at the forefront of new industry developments, on both a domestic and international level, to ensure they provide practical advice and achieve the results our clients need. They advise on a wide range of projects and on all aspects of the construction process – from inception to completion – including advice when things go wrong.

Their end-to-end service offers contentious and non-contentious Projects and Construction advice across the industry including:

  • Commercial Development;
  • Hotel and Leisure;
  • Outsourcing and Facilities Management;
  • Transport (including roads, rail and ports);
  • Energy and Power;
  • ​Waste Management;
  • Defence;
  • Education;
  • Healthcare;
  • Regeneration;
  • Residential Development; and
  • Water and Utilities

They work with construction professionals, contractors, developers, investors, employers and their insurers throughout the world, offering cost-effective advice that’s focused on finding solutions.

Many of their lawyers have worked in consulting and contracting organisations as employees or secondees. They understand the sector, the demands upon their clients and what is needed from them as lawyers.

Close involvement with industry organisations such as the ACE and RIBA ensures they remain at the forefront of industry developments.

Chambers Review

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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Beale & Co has a respected team of construction specialists with strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as professional negligence. The team regularly acts for a number of prominent industry clients including consultants, contractors, governments and insurers. Its lawyers are noted for possessing expertise in a number of sectors, including commercial and residential development, energy, transport and utilities. The firm possesses a noteworthy domestic offering which is complemented by international work in Africa and the Middle East.

Work Highlights

  • Beale & Co acted for AECOM in relation to a claim in the TCC regarding the allegedly defective external wall system at Tesco Woolwich.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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1
Antony Smith
1
Band 1

Antony Smith has an impressive reputation for his focus on construction-related matters, advising engineers, contractors and their insurers. He is particularly active on claims involving infrastructure projects, including professional negligence claims and claims with international elements.

Antony is highly attentive to his clients’ needs and challenges, demonstrating a strong, business-driven strategic vision.

Antony's knowledge of the industry is invaluable. He is a great person to deal with.

Antony Smith is an excellent and seasoned litigator and always a pleasure to work with.

David Nitek
2
David Nitek
2
Band 2
David Nitek is frequently instructed by employers and contractors to act in construction disputes arising from major infrastructure developments. His practice focuses on providing representation in arbitration proceedings relating to both domestic and international energy and transport projects, with a particular focus on the Middle East.

David Nitek is a brilliant lawyer.

2
Sheena Sood
2
Band 2

Sheena Sood is noted for her work representing architects, engineers and other construction professionals in relation to claims alleging negligence in regard to various design and installation defects.

Sheena is super commercial with strong negotiating skills.

Sheena Sood always understands her clients' perspectives, and is incredibly responsive and wonderful to work with.

Sheena is fantastic to work with. She understands the technical and commercial issues and can be relied upon to provide sound advice.

3
Will Buckby
3
Band 3

Will Buckby routinely acts on behalf of construction contractors, consultants and employers on transactions in the UK and the Middle East. He is particularly adept at advising on the contractual documentation for large infrastructure projects.

Will Buckby has an aptitude for digesting complex issues and providing practical and commercial advice.

Will is very bright, commercially aware and great to deal with.

Will Buckby is always extremely helpful by offering in-depth legal guidance on all matters.

5
Jessica Taylor
5
Band 5

Jessica Taylor has extensive experience advising local councils, developers and contractors on consultant appointments and the negotiation of construction contracts.

Jessica is excellent to work with.

6
Michael Salau
6
Band 6
Michael Salau acts for a broad range of contractors and consultants in complex construction disputes. He frequently assists with delay and defect claims in adjudications and court proceedings relating to significant infrastructure and mixed-use developments.

Ranked Lawyers at
Beale & Co

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Band

London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious

2
Antony Smith
2
Band 2
David Nitek
3
David Nitek
3
Band 3
3
Sheena Sood
3
Band 3
6
Michael Salau
6
Band 6
Construction: Non-contentious

3
Will Buckby
3
Band 3
5
Jessica Taylor
5
Band 5
Construction: Professional Negligence

1
Antony Smith
1
Band 1
2
Sheena Sood
2
Band 2

UK-wide

Construction: International Arbitration

David Nitek
2
David Nitek
2
Band 2

Members

Provided by Beale & Co

Andrew Croft

Anna Braden

Ben Spannuth

Ian Masser

James Vernon

Joanna Lewis

John Henderson

Nadir Hasan

Nathan Modell

Nicholas Smith

Sheena Sood

Stephen Jones

Clients

Provided by Beale & Co

Arup Group Limited

Arup Group Limited

Association for Consultancy and Engineering

Atkins Limited

BAM Nuttall

Capita

Kier

Mott MacDonald

Mouchel

Ramboll UK Limited

URS

WSP

WYG Group

Industries

Provided by Beale & Co

Commercial Development

Construction

Defence

Design and Build

Education

Energy and Power

Engineering

Healthcare

Hotel and Leisure

Outsourcing and Facilities Management

Regeneration

Residential Development

Stadia

Technology

Transport (including road, rail and ports)

Waste Management

Water and Utilities