Construction
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 2
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+44 1892 515 121Chambers Review
Cripps has a sought-after construction practice providing both contentious and non-contentious services. The firm, which is primarily based in Tunbridge Wells, acts for clients from across the industry on high-profile matters, including urban regeneration, infrastructure and residential development projects. Key clients include investment funds, charities and local authorities. The department is active in advising clients on major commercial and public refurbishments in London and beyond.
Work Highlights
- Cripps acted as construction advisers to Harrow School with the development and maintenance of its estate.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cripps is always attentive to correspondence and responds without delay."
"Cripps engenders confidence with its advice and approach."
"The firm addresses our questions reactively and concisely."
"Cripps is always attentive to correspondence and responds without delay."
"Cripps engenders confidence with its advice and approach."
"The firm addresses our questions reactively and concisely."
Notable Practitioners
James Lee focuses on non-contentious construction work, regularly advising clients on major mixed-use developments and urban regeneration projects. He is particularly adept at assisting with the drafting and negotiation of various construction documents, including professional appointments and building contracts.
"James is extremely personable and has vast experience in the construction field."
Nitej Davda has a growing contentious construction practice. He has experience advising on claims regarding defects, warranties and delay and disruption, and he can handle disputes regarding novel areas of law. His clients include investment companies and developers.
"Nitej is clear, concise and understands our needs as a business. He is easy to work with."
"Nitej is a sound lawyer. He provides good client care and handles any issues that arise."
"He is an excellent partner."