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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

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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 defended AECOM in court proceedings brought by a hospital's design and build contractor seeking indemnity due to alleged defects.

Strengths

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Beale & Co has a good understanding of very complex and specific issues. They are very responsive to difficult technical issues and adaptable. They are proactive in delivering.

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Beale & Co is pragmatic, commercial and good to work with.

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Beale & Co is exceptionally skilled, thorough and highly articulate when addressing complex and sophisticated matters. The team has a deep knowledge and are exceedingly responsive.

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Their combined knowledge of the legal but also technical side of things makes it always easy to get to the crux of the case. They are well-informed and experienced.

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Notable Practitioners

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Antony Smith
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Band 1

Antony Smith is chairman of Beale & Co and 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 very experienced and always takes the commercial angles into account.

Antony is a great strategic mind to have on any dispute.

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David Nitek
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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 has excellent knowledge and understanding of construction and engineering matters, picking up complicated technical issues quickly. He is very responsive and great to work with.

David has lots of experience. He is an outstanding practitioner, very commercial and across the detail. The way he runs things is impressive.

David is a strong performer across the board. He is very good to deal with.

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Sheena Sood
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Band 3

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 able to get a quick understanding of the technical and commercial situation.

Sheena is excellent technically and delivers advice in the context of our wider business needs.

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Will Buckby
3
Band 3
Will Buckby is head of the firm's non-contentious construction team, and 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.

His knowledge of the industry is so pragmatic. He is responsive and creative.

Will offers clear, pragmatic advice. He is easy to deal with, user-friendly and helpful.

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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 professional, well-versed and hugely qualified.

Jessica is a consummate and dedicated professional and always a pleasure to do business with.

Jessica is clearly well-informed and experienced.

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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.
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Ranked Lawyers at
Beale & Co

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London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious
2
Antony Smith
2
Band 2
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David Nitek
4
David Nitek
4
Band 4
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4
Sheena Sood
4
Band 4
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6
Michael Salau
6
Band 6
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Construction: Non-contentious
3
Will Buckby
3
Band 3
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5
Jessica Taylor
5
Band 5
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Construction: Professional Negligence
1
Antony Smith
1
Band 1
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3
Sheena Sood
3
Band 3
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UK-wide

Construction: International Arbitration
David Nitek
2
David Nitek
2
Band 2
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