About

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The construction industry continues to push the boundaries of design, innovation and ambition to reshape our built environment. International in scope and investment, it is enjoying increased investment in commercial development, hotels and high end residential sector, as well as in landmark infrastructure and energy projects for both established and emerging markets.

We match our expertise to your commercial imperatives. For your significant and complex transactions, we advise on all aspects from project inception, through design and procurement to completion. We have significant capabilities across real estate development and related finance, energy and infrastructure and contentious matters.

Our international team work with all sides of your project. We advise construction, infrastructure and energy companies and assist real estate developers and construction contractors. Our advice is also sought by funders, investors, agents, high net worth individuals and intermediaries.

Chambers Review

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

Taylor Wessing houses a prominent construction practice active in the domestic energy, residential and commercial real estate sectors. The firm is noted for its ability to assist clients with financing arrangements, consultant appointments and construction contract negotiation. The team regularly represents blue-chip employers and purchasers in big-ticket development projects. It is proficient at assisting with the extension and redevelopment of commercial properties.

Work Highlights

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  • Taylor Wessing advised Clearbell on a number of construction and development matters, including the development of a significant logistics park LOC8 at Maidstone.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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2
Matthew Jones
2
Band 2

Matthew Jones is head of the construction and engineering team at the firm and specialises in providing non-contentious construction advice to developer clients. He assists with funding arrangements and construction contract negotiation, and has a strong practice advising on the redevelopment of sites into residential and mixed-use properties.

"Matthew is personable, amiable and knowledgeable."

4
David Quinlan
4
Band 4

David Quinlan is highly regarded for his representation of clients in transactions concerning housing, manufacturing and energy sector developments. He possesses additional niche expertise in matters concerning healthcare and education PPP projects.

"David is very good."

6
Jonathan Hutt
6
Band 6

Jonathan Hutt routinely advises on construction disputes arising from defects, variations and delays.

"Jonathan is honest, thorough and comprehensive. He knows how to run a team."

"It is a pleasure working with Jonathan. He is a very bright and sophisticated lawyer with a high level of service."

"Jonathan is proactive and technically astute."

"Jonathan is highly commercial. He is extremely hard-working and has a great eye for the broad picture as well as the detail. He is a great lawyer to have fighting your corner."

Ranked Lawyers at
Taylor Wessing LLP

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London (Firms)

Construction: Contentious

6
Jonathan Hutt
6
Band 6
Construction: Non-contentious

2
Matthew Jones
2
Band 2
4
David Quinlan
4
Band 4

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