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Jones Day
21 TUDOR STREET
LONDON
EC4Y 0DJ
England
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Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Partner

Career

John Crowley has extensive experience providing construction legal advice across a number of industry sectors, with a focus on real estate development, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects, in the United Kingdom and internationally. He acts in both transactional and contentious spheres for a wide range of clients, including developers, funders, large property owners, contractors, investors, and private individuals.

John’s transactional experience includes regularly advising on procurement strategy, engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, forward funding and development agreements, and preparing and negotiating bespoke suites of construction documentation for high-profile and complex construction projects. John’s recent experience includes advising an international developer on the acquisition, development, and financing on one of the largest private rental schemes in the United Kingdom.

In addition to his non-contentious practice, John is experienced in the resolution of construction disputes across a variety of forums, including mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and High Court proceedings. John is a member of the Society of Construction Law (SCL) and a regular contributor to articles in the industry press.

Memberships

Education

  • BPP Law School, London (Legal Professional Course with distinction 2008; Graduate Diploma in Law 2007)
  • University of Cambridge, Magdalene College (M.A. (Cantab) in History 2006)

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: development

(Next Generation Partners)

John CrowleyJones Day

Jones Day regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of development work, including joint venture agreements, asset protection agreements, lease arrangements, and disposals. When necessary, the firm may also draw on its planning and construction teams to support its clients. The firm is well-versed in development projects across Europe and has particular expertise in the residential and logistics spaces. Anna Cartwright and David Smith spearhead the practice. Smith is experienced in student accommodation and build-to-rent projects. Matthew Peel is regularly sought after by developers, lenders and investment managers. John Crowley adds his specialism in construction to development matters, whilst Ryan Hill’s expertise covers the residential, logistics and office spaces. Kirsty Rogerson is another key name in the team, advising on developments from cradle to grave.