Construction: Contentious
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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(020) 3207 1100Chambers Review
BCLP is a strong team with a leading presence in contentious and non-contentious construction work in the domestic market. The firm represents leading contractor and developer clients involved in large-scale energy, infrastructure and leisure development projects. Its lawyers are highly adept at providing multidisciplinary advice in relation to real estate, planning, finance and tax issues arising from construction projects.
Work Highlights
- BCLP represented IQ, a UK-based student accommodation firm owned by Blackstone on its full portfolio of UK developments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BCLP is extremely proactive and pragmatic. The team provides simple explanation and works through examples to complex legal matters.They have a wide spread of knowledge and experience."
"The team is always very knowledgeable about the key issues when negotiating contracts and appointments. They are always responsive and aware of the commercial aspects."
"BCLP's advice is always coherent and well thought-through. They have a breadth of expertise both in non-contentious and contentious issues. They are efficient and timely."
"BCLP is extremely proactive and pragmatic. The team provides simple explanation and works through examples to complex legal matters.They have a wide spread of knowledge and experience."
"The team is always very knowledgeable about the key issues when negotiating contracts and appointments. They are always responsive and aware of the commercial aspects."
"BCLP's advice is always coherent and well thought-through. They have a breadth of expertise both in non-contentious and contentious issues. They are efficient and timely."
Notable Practitioners
Nazir Dewji is highly regarded for his expertise in assisting with procurement strategy and contract negotiation in relation to major development projects in the UK. He is particularly adept at advising on the development of mixed-use and build-to-rent projects.
"We have a very strong relationship with Nazir. He has great, detailed and in-depth knowledge of topics and market trends."
"Nazir is our main point of contact and has always provided clear and well thought-through advice."
Gareth Stringer is the head of BCLP's non-contentious construction practice. He is adept at handling the full range of construction agreements and has additional strengths in procurement strategy and project management advice.
"Garethis always available and has excellent knowledge of the wider market."
"Gareth provides an exemplary service."
Shy Jackson has a strong reputation for his representation of developers in an array of contentious matters, including arbitrations, adjudications and court proceedings. He frequently advises on claims relating to project delays and additional costs facing infrastructure and energy developments.
"Shy is a very reliable source of advice. He is very knowledgeable."
James Clarke demonstrates significant strength in contentious construction claims arising from alleged defects. He also has experience in adjudication and arbitration.
"James is a very diligent and sophisticated partner to work with."
"We always receive coherent and clear views from James."
Kimberly Roberts has a burgeoning construction practice. Her practice centres on domestic development work for high-profile developers.
"Kim is approachable and good in negotiation. She drew on her experience of similar matters to assist."