Back to rankings
England - London • Real estate
5

Construction: non-contentious

Howard Kennedy LLP logo

Howard Kennedy LLP

More information
Howard Kennedy LLP supports clients in a wide range of non-contentious construction mandates with a particular focus on regeneration projects and residential real estate developments. Jade Chalmers heads the team, offering developers expertise in planning regulations governing residential and commercial developments. Former practice chair Jeffrey Brown, a consultant as of May 2025, is sought after by an array of developers, contractors, and subcontractors. James Stewart leverages his real estate expertise to support clients on the financing of residential and commercial developments, while Michael Weissman is regularly instructed to advise on urban regeneration, housebuilding, and cladding remediation projects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Collaborative, informed on current industry topics and provide clear, concise, and commercially driven advice.’

  • ‘Personable, informed, and helpful. Calm in nature and composed in delivering opinion. Jeffrey Brown and Michael Weissman are stand-out representatives.’

  • ‘Michael Weissman is excellent. He is a superb technical lawyer, as well as being extremely astute and commercial.’

  • ‘Their knowledge of the sector and ability to understand not only our business requirements but also being able to explain the risks and controls that are required in our contractual arrangements is essential to our operation.'

  • ‘The ability to explain the often complicated legal matters in simple terms is a great benefit to our teams. James Stewart, Michael Weissman, Leor Mizrachi and Najma Dunnett deserve special mention.’

  • ‘Very detailed analysis of construction issues.’

Key clients

  • Archway FM Limited
  • Hub Living Developments Limited
  • RABX Plot 15B Limited and Related Argent Property LP
  • Birchall Properties Limited
  • Lateral

Work highlights

Advised Hub Living Developments Limited on the acquisition of Finsgate House for £31m on a conditional basis as part of a joint venture arrangement with HIG Capital.
Advised Archway FM Limited (Panoramic) in relation to the funding provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to assist with the cost of works required to address the fire safety risk caused by unsafe cladding on residential buildings which are eighteen metres or more in height.
Advised on the successful joint venture bid by Ballymore and Lateral for the Camley Street regeneration project in Camden, London with a GDV of £500m.

Practice head

Jade Chalmers

Other key lawyers

Jeffrey Brown; James Stewart; Michael Weissman; Leor Mizrachi; Najma Dunnett