Nazir Dewji > Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner distinguishes itself with its proficiency in commercial construction matters, serving UK property companies and developers. Renowned for its drafting expertise in commercial construction matters, the firm provides strategic guidance to real estate developers on a plethora of projects, including build-to-rent, student accommodation, mixed-use, and retirement living projects. The practice’s expertise is increasingly sought internationally, extending its client reach across Europe and Asia. Team leader Gareth Stringer offers comprehensive advice on contract drafting and negotiation, procurement strategy, and project management, primarily for large-scale developments. The firm’s capability is further augmented by Nazir Dewji’s proficiency in procurement strategy and project management, Kimberly Roberts’s versatile expertise on major developments, and senior associate Christopher Skone James‘s specialisation in advising developers, employers and funders on retail, residential, and other projects.

The hotels and hospitality team at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a strong cross-border footprint spanning the UK, US, mainland Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and is noted for its ‘excellent’ understanding of the sector, with extensive experience in high-profile matters spanning hotel management, franchise and operational agreements, branded residence work and all aspects of the lifecycle of hospitality projects. The team comprises specialists in the real estate, construction, M&A, corporate and real estate finance, employment, data privacy and tax spheres. Jointly heading the team are hotel acquisitions and disposals, leasing, development and financing expert Laura Wild and real estate specialist Chris de Pury, who is instructed by domestic and international investors to assist with structured investments, disposals, joint ventures and developments. Nazir Dewji offers expertise in non-contentious construction law and large real estate development projects.