Led by Angus Dawson, the practice at Macfarlanes LLP handles the full spectrum of matters in the construction industry, and is well-versed in acting for developers, banks, occupiers, and consultants. Dawson is experienced handling construction matters in the hospitality and life sciences sectors. Other key team members include Radhika Shah, who is known for assisting developers and institutional investors on development projects. The team is further strengthened by Rebecca Whatman, who assists with the drafting, negotiation, and review of building contracts, and Alex Crockford, who advises on data centre projects.
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Testimonials
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- Macfarlanes has some outstanding lawyers handling construction matters - very responsive and fees are reasonable.
- Pragmatic and responsive team with deep sector knowledge.
Key clients
- Associated British Ports
- CIT
- Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation
- Legal & General
- Realstar
- Stanhope
- Tower 42 Limited Partnership
Work highlights
Advised a joint venture of Stanhope plc and Cheyne Capital on the development of Row One, a landmark South Bank development site with planning consent for a c. 250,000 sq ft prime office tower, purchased from Landsec.
Advising SMBL Developments Limited (of which Stanhope plc is a JV member) on the major British Library extension project, involving the creation of new exhibition space and a learning centre for the Library, as well as over 600,000sq ft of commercial space.
Advised Legal & General on the acquisition, forward funding and development financing of the development of 494 homes in a 51-storey Build to Rent development in Deansgate, Manchester, in joint venture with Nest and PGGM.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Angus Dawson
Other key lawyers
Radhika Shah; Rebecca Whatman; Alex Crockford