With specialisms handling remediation works as a result of building and fire safety legislation, Edwin Coe LLP is a key contact to a breadth of developers, funders, and contractors. The team is led by Brenna Baye, who offers extensive expertise into the impacts of the Building Safety Act and supports ultra-high-net worth individuals in the residential real estate sector. Transactional work is at the heart of Nik Haria‘s practice, while Zoe Burton regularly assists clients in contractual mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘Brenna Baye works very hard; she knows her stuff and is a wily operator for JCT amendments.'
‘The construction team at Edwin Coe is nimble and highly efficient, working well together whilst proving user-friendly for counsel. There is substantial intra-team engagement across all levels.’
‘Brenna Baye is exceptionally diligent and encyclopaedic in her command both of construction law generally, and the specific details of her individual cases--an especially impressive combination for a partner and head of department.'
'Brenna Baye provides sophisticated analysis and insight to her clients.'
- 'Zoe Burton is conscientious, mature and knowledgeable. Her industry experience and strong work ethic make her an asset to clients and within a wider team. Her case preparation instills confidence in counsel who know that she has considered all aspects from the get-go.’
- 'Excellent team with incredible knowledge. thorough, professional and you see results quickly.'
Key clients
- Chartwell Construction Limited
Work highlights
Advising various clients in relation to the obtaining funding from the Building Safety Fund or the Cladding Safety Scheme for the remediation of building safety defects.
Advising on and negotiate remediation works contracts with developers who have signed the Developers Remediation Contract with the Government.
Advising various ultra-high net worth individuals in relation to the development of their homes including numerous homes in the range of £15m - £20m.
Practice head
Brenna Baye
Other key lawyers
Nik Haria; Zoe Burton