Beale & Co is known to represent clients in domestic litigation and international arbitration matters in the construction sector. Sheena Sood and Anthony Smith co-lead the practice, with Sood experienced leading on oil and gas project disputes, while Smith is well-versed representing clients in international infrastructure disputes. James Vernon acts on domestic contentious construction matters related to building refurbishments, while Ian Masser advises on disputes concerning fire safety defects. Nathan Modell has experience representing clients in the Technology and Construction Court, the High Court and County Courts, while Michael Salau has strong expertise in the environmental sector.
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Testimonials
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- From straightforward contract advice to leading complex settlement agreements, the team’s versatile skills rise to every occasion. They combine deep technical expertise with the agility needed to support your business at every level.
- Antony Smith manages to keep track of multiple matters and has excellent commercial awareness to facilitate good settlements. Ben Spannuth, David Murphy, and Emily Purcell all work excellently and show superb knowledge and judgment, providing excellent advice.
- The whole team at Beale is responsive, understands the issues on a technical (construction) as well as legal basis, and works within commercial constraints. Where we are working on multiple matters, there is a helpful exchange of ideas, and the ability to apply learning across matters and solicitors is always beneficial. They also have access to a good range of expert witnesses.
- I am working with a strong and diverse team on a number of matters. The team is led by Antony Smith, who provides them with invaluable guidance and oversight. There is a strong focus on dealing with matters from both a legal and strategic perspective. I am kept up to date with all matters regularly, and the members of the team are also available at short notice to meet and discuss matters.
- David Nitek - David advised on a large construction arbitration for my employer before he moved to Beale & Co. He picked up complex issues quickly and identified and went to the heart of the issue at an impressive speed. Approachable and always available.
- Excellent technical knowledge, picks up complex issues quickly and identifies/goes to the heart of the issue at an impressive speed. Helpful, practical advice, with a great understanding of how things work in practice.
Key clients
- Arup Group Limited
- Kier Group
- Galliford Try
- Mace Group
- Broadway Malyan
- WSP
- TetraTech
- Association for Consultancy and Engineering
- BHM Construction
- AECOM
- BAM
- AtkinsRealis
Practice head
Sheena Sood; Antony Smith
Other key lawyers
James Vernon; Ian Masser; Nathan Modell; Michael Salau