The non-contentious construction team at Mishcon de Reya LLP handles the full spectrum of major commercial and residential real estate projects, acting for developers, investors, and pension funds. The team is jointly led by Marc Hanson, who is a recognised authority on contracting and procurement advice, and Simon Hunter, who acts for an array of contractors, developers, and property owners. Adriano Amorese has an established practice in the life sciences, data centre, and power segments. Justine Ayto‘s practice covers high-value residential and commercial real estate developments, while Phoebe McLarty focuses on risk mitigation on complex developments. Charlotte Braine acts for developers and investors from the commercial real estate sector.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Justine Ayto is part of a fine construction team that is solution-focused and understands the domestic construction market very well.'

  • 'Always available and highly responsive.’

  • ‘Great team, very easy to work with and a good range of experience.’

  • ‘Marc Hanson is one of the finest construction lawyers out there.'

  • 'Adriano Amorese is great to work with; proactive and responds quickly.'

  • 'Charlotte Braine is very good with the detail; responsive and very practical.’

Key clients

  • Brookfield Properties
  • Brunei Investment Authority
  • Crosstree Real Estate Partners
  • Colt Data Centre Services
  • Lodha
  • Samocar Worldwide Limited
  • PGIM
  • Amatrix (part of the Brookfield Group)
  • Starwood (Ealing Studios)
  • Dominus
  • Equites
  • Watkin Jones & Sons

Work highlights

Advising Brookfield Properties on all construction aspects of a wide variety of their development projects.
Advising Colt Data Centre Services on the procurement strategy and construction documentation for a major redevelopment project in Hayes, West London.
Advising Lodha on the comprehensive redevelopment of the Cundy Street Quarter in Belgravia, central London.

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Practice head

Marc Hanson; Simon Hunter

Other key lawyers

Adriano Amorese; Justine Ayto; Phoebe McLarty; Charlotte Braine