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Nicholas Downing

UK 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Construction: Non-contentious

London (Firms)

6 years ranked

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Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK

Practice Areas

- Construction and engineering

- Real estate

- Real estate development

- Projects

- Commercial real estate leasing

Career

Nick has over 30 years' experience advising on major projects in the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors in the UK and internationally. He provides project developers, investors and financiers with strategic procurement advice, helps with risk analysis and management and drafts and negotiates a wide range of contracts, including concessions, traditional, design and construct and management contracts, collaborative contracts, early contractor involvement and FEED and consultancy agreements. Nick is a member of the The City of London Law Society Construction Committee and the Society of Construction Law, as well as being a member of the Private Sector Client (British Property Federation) Representative Group for the JCT.

For additional information on Nick’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/n/nicholas-downing

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

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Nicholas Downing possesses a wealth of expertise in handling non-contentious construction work, including procurement strategy and negotiating various construction contracts. He frequently assists clients with commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, as well as significant energy and transport infrastructure projects.

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