Fenwick Elliott LLP houses a team of ‘specialist construction lawyers’ well-positioned to advise a roster of clients, including contractors, employers, and governments. The multi-faceted team is capable of handing major construction projects arising out of the energy, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. The team’s leadership is split between David Bebb, who has an established practice advising domestic and international clients on contract and procurement strategies, and Jatinder Garcha, who is acting on a growing volume of renewables projects. Mark Pantry regularly works on domestic and international infrastructure projects, while Andrew Jeffcoat is sought-after among institutional investors, developers, and public authorities.
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Testimonials
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‘Jatinder Garcha has great knowledge, fills every role you want from back office to lead counsel, precise, clear, brilliant negotiation skills, and quick response times. Jeremy Glover is brilliant.'
‘The team is extraordinarily spirited and comes up with out-of-the box solutions that do the trick and bring the extra mile every client is looking for. The collaboration is easy, pleasant, very constructive and efficient.’
‘Jatinder Garcha shows honest interest in his client's aims and visions and will dig really deep into the project, coming up with on point solutions sharing his vast experience.’
‘David Bebb's advice has always been on point, constructive and effective.'
‘Fenwick Elliott offer comprehensive specialist construction lawyers, we use them for all our subcontractor contracts and build contract advice.’
‘Jatinder Garcha and Mark Pantry are our principle contacts and we have worked with both of them for many years. Both are accessible at time of day, and have a wealth of experience with a can do attitude.’
‘The two partners on the team have a very knowledgeable common sense approach to drafting and negotiation which I and the team find helpful. The wider team are also able to advise on complex matters which keeps things moving at pace, a priority for us.’
‘The Fenwick Elliot team has vast and detailed knowledge of and experience in construction law and major international energy projects and can handle even very complex issues confidently. It is always a pleasure working with the team.’
Key clients
- Nexans Norway AS
- London Square Developments Limited
Work highlights
Advised Nexans, a leader in the manufacture of underwater electric cable systems, on its agreement with ScottishPower Renewables for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm project.
Acted for London Square on the construction elements of a complex transaction for the delivery of 338 homes for social rent at the former Peek Freans Biscuit Factory in London.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
David Bebb; Jatinder Garcha
Other key lawyers
Mark Pantry; Andrew Jeffcoat; Chetan Raghwani; Jeremy Glover