Construction: Non-contentious
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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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
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
- 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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"Mishcon de Reya has fantastic domain knowledge. It is very responsive and the team is fantastic."
"Mishcon has been very impressive in its drive and determination with regards our ongoing construction litigation matters. The firm is proactive and on the ball."
"I am consistently impressed and am able to instruct Mishcon with confidence that the advice will be commercially focused, clear and correct."
"Mishcon is very able to analyse complex correspondence promptly and confidently. The team is knowledgeable."
"All team members of Mishcon de Reya provide excellent advice. They are always available and responsive. Commerciality is at the forefront of the service they offer."
"Mishcon de Reya has fantastic domain knowledge. It is very responsive and the team is fantastic."
"Mishcon has been very impressive in its drive and determination with regards our ongoing construction litigation matters. The firm is proactive and on the ball."
"I am consistently impressed and am able to instruct Mishcon with confidence that the advice will be commercially focused, clear and correct."
"Mishcon is very able to analyse complex correspondence promptly and confidently. The team is knowledgeable."
"All team members of Mishcon de Reya provide excellent advice. They are always available and responsive. Commerciality is at the forefront of the service they offer."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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 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."
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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Members
Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP
Alex Barker
Alex Pattihis
James Brownlie
Justine Ayto
Marie Mulligan
Megan Ludwig
Phoebe McLarty
Richard Gerstein
Head of Department
Simon Hunter
Clients
Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP
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
Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP
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