About

Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP

Our Construction Group specialises in all legal aspects of complex, high-profile construction projects, acting for institutional clients, major developers, banks and investors, through to contractors and sub-contractors.


Our team includes members with a practical background gained in the industry and experience from involvement in some of the leading decisions in the field of construction law over the last 30 years.

We go to great lengths to understand our clients’ needs and objectives and always tailor our advice accordingly. Assisting clients from the planning stages of a project through to issues arising post-completion, our approach is always highly commercial and singularly focused on delivering the best outcomes for our clients.

 

Our dedicated and growing team of construction lawyers are equipped to deal with our clients' non-contentious and contentious construction law requirements and work with our property, finance, planning, corporate and real estate taxation teams to provide a complete service where a strategic and multi-faceted approach is required.

Chambers Review

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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)
4
Band 4
What the Team is Known For

Mishcon de Reya is known for its strong team of non-contentious lawyers who specialise in high-value commercial developments in central London. The firm has significant experience handling projects across the retail and leisure sectors, as well as residential and office building developments.

Work Highlights

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  • Mishcon de Reya advised Brookfield on all construction aspects of a wide variety on its development projects, including two large-scale office tower developments both based in the City of London.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marc Hanson
1
Marc Hanson
1
Band 1

Marc Hanson is co-head of the non-contentious construction practice at Mishcon de Reya. He has extensive experience advising developers on various non-contentious matters, including procurement and the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts. He is particularly adept at assisting with transactions involving developments in the hospitality, transport and technology sectors, as well as industrial and mixed-use properties.

"Marc gives great advice."

"Marc is our first port of call for all complex construction matters."

5
Adriano Amorese
5
Band 5

Adriano Amorese is recognised for his experience advising on a range of developments, including residential and commercial buildings, as well as data centres.

"Adriano is excellent. He gives strong, clear advice, always with a check against the market."

"Adriano Amorese's advice and support benefits our projects. He is consistently impressive as an expert in his field and, above all, delightful to work with."

"Adriano is a very capable lawyer."

5
Justine Ayto
5
Band 5

Justine Ayto focuses her practice on representing developers and investors in non-contentious construction matters. She frequently assists with the drafting and negotiation of construction and financing contracts for retail, office and residential developments.

"Justine provides a very good service and always delivers the best possible advice."

"Justine is excellent."

Richard Gerstein
5
Richard Gerstein
5
Band 5

Richard Gerstein heads the contentious construction group at Mishcon de Reya and has significant experience representing clients before the Technology and Construction Court, as well as in arbitration and adjudication hearings. He primarily advises on disputes concerning residential premises, including student accommodation and retirement villages.

"Richard is a beacon of light and knowledge. He is calm and collected, everything you want when faced with contentious litigation."

"Richard is exceptionally professional, able and understands complex commercial aspects. He appears never to be surprised and always offers well-considered recommendations."

6
Alexandra Clough
6
Band 6

Alexandra Clough is a construction lawyer who represents both purchasers and suppliers in a broad array of disputes, including adjudications, arbitrations and claims before the Technology and Construct Court. She is adept at handling matters concerning defect, termination and delay issues, as well as cladding claims.

"Alex Clough did an absolutely fantastic job on all fronts."

"Alex is a very good lawyer. She is top quality."

Ranked Lawyers at
Mishcon de Reya LLP

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Filter by
Band

London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious

Richard Gerstein
5
Richard Gerstein
5
Band 5
6
Alexandra Clough
6
Band 6
Construction: Non-contentious

Marc Hanson
1
Marc Hanson
1
Band 1
5
Adriano Amorese
5
Band 5
5
Justine Ayto
5
Band 5

Members

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Alex Barker

Alex Pattihis

James Brownlie

Justine Ayto

Marie Mulligan

Megan Ludwig

Phoebe McLarty

Richard Gerstein

Head of Department

Simon Hunter

Clients

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AEW

AccorHotels

Ahli United Bank

Allianz

Almacantar

Alpha Group

Argent Design

Bank of London & the Middle East

Berkeley Homes

Brookfield

Brookfield's 'Student Roost'

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

Commercial Estates Group

Consolidated Developments

Delancey

Delancey, Qatari Diar, APG and Oxford Properties

Echo Global Feeder Fund

Estura Limited

Fizzy Living

Get Living London

Investec

KSA Limited

Londonewcastle

Maggie Keswick Cancer Caring Centres

Mansford

Mears Group PLC

Napier

Ocubis

PGIM

Sky

TK Maxx

Thames Bank Property

The Gagosian Gallery

The Office Group

Victoria's Secret

Winston Group

Industries

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Alternative asset classes

Architecture

Build to rent

Distribution hubs

Education

Fire safety

Flexible working

Healthcare

Hotels

Hotels, retail and leisure

Offices

Private rented sector

Student accommodation

Super-prime residential

Urban mixed use