The non-contentious construction practice at Simmons & Simmons is known for acting on a range of construction matters consisting of data centre, office relocation, and urban regeneration projects. Iain Duncan leads the team. Key members include Marianne Toghill, who has experience advising on construction procurement and office development projects, and Duncan Athol, who is known to act for international data centre developers. Trevor Cosgrove further strengthens the team, and has experience advising on domestic development projects.
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Key clients
- Ashby Capital
- Ho Bee Land
- Castleforge
- Henley Investment
- SDC Capital
- Australian Super
- STACK Infrastructure
- Helical Plc
- Native Land
- JP Morgan Asset Management
- Global Switch
- Patrizia
Work highlights
Advising SDC Capital on all construction and procurement matters relating to its €3bn data centre investments across the UK and Europe.
Advising JP Morgan Asset Management on the construction and procurement strategy for the >£500m redevelopment of 65 Gresham Street, including drafting and negotiating major contracts and consultant appointments.
Advising the client on the acquisition and future development of Liberty Business Park, Elstree, including due diligence, negotiation of the development funding agreement, and preparation of construction contracts for a major logistics park.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Iain Duncan
Other key lawyers
Marianne Toghill; Duncan Athol; Trevor Cosgrove