Recognised by clients as being ‘commercially savvy’ and ’client-focused’, the non-contentious construction team at Fladgate LLP has a broad practice encompassing the commercial real estate, leisure, and manufacturing sectors. Led by Jo Kelly, the team assists a diverse client base of developers, funds, and contractors. Olivia Bateman is well-acquainted with the intricacies of the entire lifecycle of a commercial real estate project. Elliot Lewis acts for an array of consultants and contractors, while David Weare‘s portfolio of work covers the PFI and PPP market.
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Testimonials
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‘They know the sector very well and are commercially savvy, as well as being very client-focused.’
‘David Weare is a top-notch partner with great experience of the sector.’
‘Team is widely available and responsive, proactive advice in negotiating hurdles presented by other stakeholders.’
‘A very personal service, with partner involvement on day to day matters, as well as strategic issues. They are a small team but are responsive and technically excellent. They also have broad market knowledge and experience, which is very useful when looking for solutions.’
‘Jo Kelly is technically excellent and has great market knowledge. She is commercial and solutions-focussed. She is also fun to work with.'
- 'James Ashwin has a broad practice and helps on the construction aspects of our re-financings, as well as day to day construction matters.’
Key clients
- Shotton Mill Limited a subsidiary of Modern Karton (Turkey) and Eren Holding (Turkey)
- Quintain Limited
- Marylebone Lane GP Co Limited (part of Shiva Hotels)
- Scape Student Accommodation
- Morro Living
- Lawnmist Limited and Firebrook Limited (a Global Holdings Management Group company)
- Frontier Estates (Stratford) Ltd.
- RedOak Property
- The Big Yellow Construction Company Limited and Big Yellow Self Storage Company Limited
- Meadowbridge Limited (a Global Holdings Management Group company)
- Goarl Limited
- Great Pulteney Properties Limited (a Global Holdings Management Group company)
Work highlights
Advising Shotton Mill Ltd. on all construction and associated aspects of the redevelopment of the Shotton Paper Mill site in Deeside, North Wales.
Advised Marylebone Lane GP Co on the £300m refinancing of BoTree Hotel, the luxury hotel in Marylebone.
Advising Quintain in relation to a number of developments at Wembley Park, as well as associated fundings, and the disposal of certain stabilised assets
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jo Kelly
Other key lawyers
Olivia Bateman; Elliot Lewis; David Weare; Digby Hebbard; Oliver Tobin; James Ashwin