Led by Brenna Baye, the team at Edwin Coe LLP is well-versed in advising clients on building safety remediation matters. Its areas of expertise also span refurbishments in the leisure and residential sectors. Baye has strong knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements. Key practitioner Nik Haria has experience acting on international and domestic projects. Other key team members include Paula Garnett, who handles redevelopment projects.
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Testimonials
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- Charles Wilson - Associate Property: Great expertise in property finance and lease negotiation. Sharp, accurate, proactive, efficient, and good at spotting details. Provided relevant advice and strategic guidance. Campbell Greig - Associate Property: Very professional, reactive, and takes full ownership of matters until conclusion. Meticulous in ensuring documents are executed. Zoe Deckker - Associate Construction: Diligent, organized, keeps everything on track, and provides regular updates on progress on various matters with clear summaries. Great attention to detail, spotting mistakes if/when they occur. Proactive engagement and clear communication. Paula Garnett - Legal Director Construction: Great expertise and very diligent. Follows up proactively on all matters in her hands to keep momentum going on all her workstreams. Excellent, clear communication every time.
- Brenna Baye is a first-class lawyer with a unique command of the borderlands between construction and property law, making her a one-stop shop of expertise for clients who often find themselves needing bespoke advice straddling these two areas. She rolls up her sleeves and gets involved in every aspect of a case—from high-level strategy to combing through even the smallest details. She leaves no stone unturned, and nothing is too much effort for her clients.
- Brenna Baye is very knowledgeable and highly approachable, providing reassurance to clients in an area (building safety) of considerable risk and concern in recent years.
- I work with Brenna Baye. She is highly knowledgeable, approachable, and always accessible when support or advice is needed. Her responsiveness, professionalism, and willingness to help make working with the firm a very positive experience.
- What makes this team unique is how approachable, responsive, and knowledgeable they are. Someone from the team is always available to answer questions, provide clear and practical guidance, and make you feel supported throughout. That level of responsiveness and genuine helpfulness is something that really stands out compared to many other law firms.
- Nik Haria is very pragmatic and commercially minded, with good knowledge of the law.
Work highlights
Advised a client on a building safety remediation project.
Acting for an ultra-high-net-worth international family on the development of their London residence.
Advising a client on a fire‑safety and cladding remediation project involving a transition from BSF to developer-led remediation, extensive contractual and regulatory restructuring, and multi‑party stakeholder alignment.
Practice head
Brenna Baye
Other key lawyers
Nik Haria; Paula Garnett