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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Macfarlanes has a strong domestic property development practice which regularly acts on high-value office, residential and mixed-use projects. The team is noted for its handling of both front-end and back-end matters, including procurement and contract advice, as well as significant PFI disputes. Its lawyers are particularly proficient at representing clients in arbitrations, adjudications and hearings before the Technology and Construction Court. The firm is frequently sought after by a host of contractors, banks, occupiers and corporates.

Work Highlights

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  • Macfarlanes represented Global Switch in its claim against a building contractor related to a cutting-edge data centre in London.

  • Macfarlanes advised Dandara Living on the sale and forward funding of Renshaw Yard, Staines to Greystar Real Estate Partners. 

Strengths

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Macfarlanes has always provided very clear, succinct and accurate advice. It is very responsive and excellent at being proactive. 

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

Macfarlanes is very good at dealing with complex issues.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

Its service is exceptional. The team is always willing to help.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Angus Dawson
2
Angus Dawson
2
Band 2
Angus Dawson is head of the firm's non-contentious construction and engineering group. He advises developers and investors on major development projects, including development funding and procurement matters. He has an exceptionally broad practice and frequently assists clients with residential, retail, office and mixed-use developments.

Angus is a solid performer with wide experience and sound commercial awareness.

Angus is very good.

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Douglas Wass
3
Douglas Wass
3
Band 3
Douglas Wass has extensive experience advising developers in domestic construction, with a focus on cases arising from PFI projects. He is particularly skilled in handling disputes relating to hospital and university development schemes, as well as residential and commercial properties.

Douglas is our go-to when we have a contractual dispute.

Doug is very calm and very considered. He is very technically proficient.

Doug is absolutely brilliant.

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Mark Lawrence
U
Mark Lawrence
U
Up and Coming

Mark Lawrence has a broad contentious construction practice. He is well-versed representing clients in multiparty litigation at the High Court in claims against contractors.

Mark is a superb litigation lawyer with an unerring ability to cut through the noise and present sensible and strategic advice.

Mark is great to work with and very understanding.

Mark Lawrence is always strategic and thinking several steps ahead. His advice is clear, calm and cost-aware.

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Macfarlanes LLP

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Construction: Contentious
Douglas Wass
3
Douglas Wass
3
Band 3
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Mark Lawrence
U
Mark Lawrence
U
Up and Coming
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Construction: Non-contentious
Angus Dawson
2
Angus Dawson
2
Band 2
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