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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.


Chambers Review

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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

4
Band 4

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.

Work Highlights

  • Wedlake Bell advised CFC Underwriting Ltd on its acquisition of a new London headquarters across six floors at 8 Bishopsgate (the "Jenga Building").

Strengths

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Wedlake Bell has strong knowledge and sound, pragmatic advice. The firm ensures timely responses at all times.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
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Wedlake Bell has significant strength in depth and has been able to draw upon people with the right experience regardless of the situation. The team members are very strong in terms of best practice.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

Wedlake Bell takes a strong approach to its analysis of our commercial position. It has a strong team who communicate well and take a pragmatic approach to risk.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

Wedlake Bell is very approachable. The team is efficient, professional and knowledgeable. The firm provides exceptional value.

Construction: Non-contentious respondent
UK

Wedlake Bell gives personal attention and quality advice. It is good on new challenges and responds positively and promptly.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sarah Elliott
5
Sarah Elliott
5
Band 5
Sarah Elliott is head of the construction team at Wedlake Bell. She regularly assists both purchaser and contractor-side clients with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts.

Sarah is an impressive individual, highly professional, personable and a very effective operator.

Sarah is easy to talk to and offers excellent advice. She is very experienced and qualified in construction contract law. She leads a great team and no challenge is too much trouble for her.

Sarah is just awesome. She quickly understands what we are looking for and is so responsive.

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Natalie Pilagos
U
Natalie Pilagos
U
Up and Coming
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 very calm and diligent operator, with a very approachable and professional style.

Natalie understands client requirements and aspirations and balances these against commercial awareness and vision.

Natalie is approachable, well=reasoned and has a very strong technical understanding of the industry. She offers a pragmatic but robust way forward for disputes and is highly responsive.

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Wedlake Bell LLP

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Construction: Contentious
Natalie Pilagos
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Natalie Pilagos
U
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Construction: Non-contentious
Sarah Elliott
5
Sarah Elliott
5
Band 5
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Sarah Elliott

Head of Department