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Sharpe Pritchard LLP

Construction: Non-contentious

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​Type of work handled

The team advises on all standard form construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, GC/Works and FIDIC. We also advise on all ancillary documentation, including bonds, parent company guarantees and collateral warranties. In addition, we advise on standard form and bespoke professional team appointments and partnering agreements.

Each of our lawyers has extensive experience in European procurement law.

We also advise on dispute resolution with a particular focus on adjudication. In addition, we advise on and guide our clients through mediation, litigation, expert determination and arbitration.

​Categories of clients

We advise a range of clients across the industry, including central government, local authorities, housing associations, developers, funders, project sponsors, consultants and charitable institutions.Key project sectors we work in include major infrastructure, retail and commercial developments, strategic maintenance and education projects, including academy conversions and new builds, waste and regeneration.

​Recent work highlights

London Boroughs of Southwark and Brent: Primary school expansion programmes

Major London Borough Council: Adjudication over £2.8m dispute resulting in favourable settlement

Thames Water Utilities Ltd: We advised Thames Water on procurement, construction and commercial aspects of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project and continue to be retained on post close aspects. 

Clients (4)

  • London Borough of Southwark
  • London Borough of Brent
  • Thames Water Utilities Ltd
  • Chelmsford City Council

Industries (5)

  • Central Government
  • Local Authorities
  • Housing Associations
  • Developers
  • Funders

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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Sharpe Pritchard has a strong reputation for representing public sector clients in a wide range of transactional issues and disputes. The firm's clients include local government bodies from around the UK, as well as social housing providers and NHS trusts. Its lawyers are equipped to advise on education, energy and urban redevelopment construction projects, among other matters. The firm offers clients a dedicated construction adjudication team capable of advising on the full range of construction disputes.
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Strengths

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  • Sharpe Pritchard stands out for the clarity of analysis and expertise to guide the decision-making that its practitioners offer.

    Construction: Non-contentious respondentUK

  • The construction team at Sharpe Pritchard distinguish themselves for going the extra mile to meet deadlines. They offer advice that is both strategic and tactical and covers many scenarios and bases.

    Construction: Non-contentious respondentUK

  • Sharpe Pritchard's construction team understand the work ethic and requirements of our company, which makes the advisory process easier.

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  • Sharpe Pritchard's construction team provide robust and balanced advice, which enables them to take a firm but credible stance. They go the extra mile for their clients.

    Construction: Non-contentious respondentUK

  • The team's expert advice on a complex, multifaceted claim was demonstrated through the clarity of their guidance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Justin Mendelle
    Justin Mendelle

    Justin Mendelle

    Justin Mendelle is an expert in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters relating to residential developments and public buildings. He assists various public entities with procurement and contractual issues, as well as loss and expense claims and cases arising out of repair and maintenance contracts.

    • Justin Mendelle is an exceptional lawyer with multifaceted skills and an exceptional client manner. He is a real pleasure to work with.

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    • Justin is great to work with. He is incredibly amenable, responsive and makes himself available at short notice when possible. He is calm, unflappable and leads the team well.

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    • Justin is responsive to client needs and helps to provide a pragmatic way forward.

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    • Justin always provides excellent advice and has a very easygoing manner.

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  • Rachel Murray-Smith
    Rachel Murray-Smith

    Rachel Murray-Smith

    Rachel Murray-Smith is a non-contentious construction specialist who acts for a range of public sector clients. She principally advises on the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and has a particularly strong knowledge of the JCT and NEC suite of contracts.

    • Rachel is brilliant. She is easy to talk through issues with.

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    • Rachel has a great client-facing manner. She is responsive and has strong experience.

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  • Helen Batter
    Helen Batter

    Helen Batter

    Helen Batter is a construction associate with strong experience in contract negotiation and drafting, especially in regard to amending JCT and NEC contracts. She has additional expertise acting for both employers and consultants in appointment contracts.

    • Helen is great. Her advice has always been good.

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