Led by Will Buckby, Beale & Co‘s non-contentious construction practice regularly advises on construction and infrastructure projects. Buckby has experience handling international mandates and assists with procurement strategies. Other key team members include Andrew Croft, who handles nuclear power project matters, and Peter Kitson, who has strong experience advising on contracting strategies.
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- Specialists in their field. They speak our language.
- Speak our language and understand our business.
- Strong technical skills and the ability to deal with complex matters, with a top-level understanding of client service and knowledge of the sector. I would particularly highlight their knowledge and experience regarding the Building Safety Act.
- I'd note strong performance from the following: Andrew Croft and Peter Kitson in relation to non-contentious work.
- The team combines a strong commercial focus with a pragmatic approach and deep industry insight.
- The main person we have worked with is Peter Kitson. Peter is very knowledgeable in his area, both in terms of the legal subject matter, but he also has a wealth of practical experience which he applied to our matter. He was very flexible in providing urgent advice when needed and in joining calls with different parties if this assisted.
Key clients
- Arup Group Limited
- Kier Group
- Eiffage Génie Civil
- BAM UK & Ireland
- Mace Group
- AECOM
- AtkinsRealis
- Arcadis
- John Robertson Architects
- WSP
- TetraTech
- Foster + Partners
Work highlights
Advised on design of a nationally significant UK energy project valued in excess of £35 billion.
Advising a civil engineering consultancy in relation to the construction of an airport terminal in South America with a project value in the region of £7 billion.
Advising an architectural group with regards to their contractual entitlements in relation to the design and build of a hospital in Southern Africa.
Practice head
Will Buckby
Other key lawyers
Andrew Croft; Peter Kitson; Ben Couldrey