Led by Piet van Gelder, the construction team at Howes Percival LLP acts on non-contentious and contentious matters. Construction disputes are a core area of instruction for the group, which is also kept busy advising on warranties and procurement matters. Van Gelder assists clients throughout the entire life cycle of a construction project, with extensive experience in handling energy sector work; renewable energy and student accommodation projects are noted strengths of the practice. Victoria Reeves is a name to note.
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Key clients
- Burtmor (Huntingdon) Limited
- Clarendon Nottingham Limited
- CPI – Hatfield Plot 5610 Limited
- Girton College Developments Limited
- Turnstone Bedford Limited
- B3 Living Limited
- Nene Group Limited
- Opek Limited
- Hickman & Smith Architects Ltd
- CARE (Christian Action Research & Education)
- Eurokey Recycling Limited
- Thorlabs Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Girton College Developments Limited regarding an extension to the college's main site.
Acting for Eurolec Services Limited as one of seven defendants in a dispute regarding the costs of remedial works at several student accommodation buildings.
Acting for Measom Dryline Limited in a £10m claim relating to the Battersea Power Station re-development.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Piet van Gelder
Other key lawyers
Victoria Reeves