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Wedlake Bell LLP

Construction: Contentious

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Wedlake Bell LLP

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The Construction team advises at every stage of the construction life cycle, from feasibility planning and design, throughout the procurement of the building project, resolving problems when they arise, to successful completion. The team plays a proactive role in any project team – responding to the client’s needs and driving the project forward.

They are experienced across the real estate industry sector spectrum  in advising on project procurement strategy and implementation; risk allocation and insurance; tender agreements; joint venture arrangements; framework agreements; pre construction and before construction engineering contracts for commercial developments, infrastructure and engineering projects; consultant appointments; development agreements; project management agreements; payment and performance security and third party rights; operation, maintenance and supply contracts.

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Construction: Contentious - London (Firms)

What the Team is Known For
Wedlake Bell is noted for possessing significant experience in non-contentious construction matters concerning domestic developments. The firm frequently acts for purchaser clients in relation to sophisticated health, commercial and mixed-use property matters. The team handles various transactional mandates, including procurement strategy, consultant appointments and construction contract negotiation. It regularly assists with the refurbishment of residential and hospitality developments.
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Work Highlights

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  • Wedlake Bell advised Zeno Capital and Oxygen Asset Management on all construction aspects of the office development and refurbishment project at 1 Basinghall Avenue, London.

Strengths

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  • We always receive a high degree of partner involvement from Wedlake Bell. They make themselves available whenever necessary.

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  • Wedlake Bell demonstrate a depth of experience and resource, as well as a capability to understand clients' requirements, irrespective of the difficulty of the matter.

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  • Wedlake Bell has a very strong construction team with a broad knowledge and expertise across multiple sectors, as well as a practical approach to commercial matters.

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  • The service they provided was exemplary. The team have the ability and experience to deal with the most complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sarah Elliott
    Sarah Elliott

    Sarah Elliott

    Sarah Elliott regularly assists both purchaser and contractor-side clients with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts.

    • Sarah is a very able lawyer with a first-class grasp of her discipline.

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    • She understands our business needs and allocates resources to suit the tasks. She has extensive contractual knowledge and offers an appropriate level of service to suit budget requirements.

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  • Natalie Pilagos
    Natalie Pilagos

    Natalie Pilagos

    Natalie Pilagos is an up-and-coming partner at the firm. She often advises on disputes arising from defects, damages and fire safety issues.

    • Natalie is a delight to work with.

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    • Natalie is a very impressive operator with a calm, no-nonsense approach to advice and negotiations.

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