Edward Banyard Smith
UK Guide 2025
Band 5 : Construction: Non-contentious
Band 5
About
Provided by Edward Banyard Smith
Practice Areas
Edward is a specialist construction lawyer with extensive experience of advising on all aspects of construction and property development. In addition to advising a range of clients on procurement contracts, he advises on the construction law aspects of real estate and finance transactions.
He advises on all types of construction project, but is particularly well recognised for his work advising charities, high net worth individuals and independent schools.
Edward is a partner in the Farrer & Co Construction Law team.
Edward has a broad client base: He is happy advising all participants in the construction process, including construction clients, funders, contractors and consultants. Similarly, he also has a broad range of legal expertise. Whilst his primary skill set is in preparing and advising on construction contracts, he is also able to provide strategic advice on construction disputes. He is familiar with all of the industry leading standard form contracts, including some of the international forms.
Chambers Review
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Edward Banyard Smith of Farrer & Co is a partner in the construction group at the firm and has significant experience of drafting and negotiating construction contracts. His practice focuses on advice relating to residential and leisure developments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Edward is a consummate professional with an understanding approach."
"Edward is an outstanding construction lawyer who can advise on complex issues."
"Edward is a real asset to our firm and enables us to negotiate the complexities of contract. He is diligent and precise, together with a clear sense of prioritising the key issues."
"Edward delivers clear, pragmatic and commercial advice."
"Edward is a consummate professional with an understanding approach."
"Edward is an outstanding construction lawyer who can advise on complex issues."
"Edward is a real asset to our firm and enables us to negotiate the complexities of contract. He is diligent and precise, together with a clear sense of prioritising the key issues."
"Edward delivers clear, pragmatic and commercial advice."
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