Praised for its ‘strong technical expertise balanced alongside a commercial approach’, Osborne Clarke LLP covers a myriad of non-contentious construction issues spanning the energy, technology, and education segments. Led by Philip Davies, the team has a broad client base spanning developers, contractors, and investors. Duncan Parker sports extensive experience advising on the construction, procurement, and maintenance of energy projects. Nicholas Grewal is sought after by developers, contractors, and public authorities for his broad procurement and contractual negotiation and drafting experience, while Harriet Weedman is active across the residential and commercial real estate sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘The construction team has integrated into our business and works seamlessly alongside our in house legal team and investment team.'
'They can be relied upon for practical, timely advice and for strong technical expertise balanced alongside a commercial approach.’
‘Duncan Parker provides practical, no nonsense advice and is very approachable. He is technically strong and capable and is a go-to lawyer for us.'
- 'Nicholas Grewal is a go-to lawyer for us - unflappable, calm, measured and technically very capable. Always willing to help and go the extra mile. He is fantastic to work with.’
‘We value the construction team's advice not only on its own terms, but as a genuinely integrated part of the wider full service offering allowing seamless progress of a transaction across all relevant disciplines.'
'The Osborne Clarke team integrates alongside in-house legal and commercial teams to feel like a genuine part of the project delivery team; much more than just external advisers.'
- 'They are aware of the market generally and provide welcome thought leadership on emerging trends.’
‘Nick Grewal is our "go to" lawyer for construction projects. He couples an in-depth technical knowledge with 'finger on the pulse' awareness of market positions and delivers his advice in a calm and confident style. He is an asset to any successful transaction.’
Key clients
- Foresight
- Octopus Renewables, Octopus Energy Generation and associated companies
- Hochtief PPP Solutions
- Kajima
- Abrdn
- Sacyr Infrastructure
- Plenary Europe
- Bluefield
- Taylor Wimpey
- British Land
- Barrat Homes (BDW Trading Ltd)
- Statera Energy
- The Renewables Infrastructure Group
- Fleete
- Equitix
- Graham Construction
Work highlights
Advised Octopus on all aspects of the purchase of rights to build, own and operate four UK solar projects, with a combined capacity of 222 MWp.
Advised the Acorn consortium on their successful bid for the Velindre Cancer Centre Project and then on negotiations with the authority, building contractor, funders and others through to financial close, including on the construction documentation for the £300m+ build phase.
Advising on all aspects of the procurement and construction contracts for the Heckington Fen project - a nationally significant £400m infrastructure project comprising a combined 900 MW of solar and battery storage capacity.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Philip Davies
Other key lawyers
Duncan Parker; Nicholas Grewal; Harriet Weedman