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Stephenson Harwood

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The non-contentious construction team at Stephenson Harwood is well regarded for the breadth of its capabilities and has a strong record of advising on infrastructure, energy, and engineering projects. Key names in the London office include joint team heads Graeme Barton and the ‘exemplary’ Navpreet Atwal, advising on procurement, document drafting, and commercial asset management. Managing associate Richard Pike is another name to note assisting with tender submissions and engineering contracts.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice is very unique as it caters for most construction-related issues. If our point of contact is not able to help or not part of their field, then they can direct us to other members of the team who can assist.'

  • ‘We work with Navpreet Atwal and we find her to be very experienced and professional in the way she conducts herself and they service she's provides which has helped us to improve our business and change the way we think as we normally give in to issues which we shouldn't be and we know we are in safe hands and well protected contractually with Navpreet by our side.’

  • 'They are one-stop-shop with experts in every field. Service Stephenson Harwood provides is outstanding, they are prompt, thoughtful and understanding of client needs.'

  • ‘I found the leadership of Navpreet Atwal at Stephenson Harwood to be exemplary. Navpreet is sharp and intelligent with the work she delivers. very astute and commercially savvy in drawing up strategies.'

  • ‘Navpreet Atwal has been instrumental in protecting our interests on minor to major projects. We not only value her expertise on Construction Law but also her availability when the practicalities of a transaction require advisory services at a moments notice.'

  • ‘Navpreet Atwal is very pleasant to work with. She has a deep background knowledge and understanding, as well as a commercial understanding of the bigger picture which helps to drive matters along to a successful conclusion. Her pragmatic approach is appreciated, understanding the client's end goals and aspirations.' 

  • ‘The individuals I have worked with have been exceptional. They are friendly, responsive and transparent in a range of construction-related legal matters.' 

  • ‘We were working with Stephenson Harwood on contractual amendments but we had an additional immediate need to address a neighbourly matters issue and had a seamless transition with immediate input from a separate legal team within the practice.’

Key clients

  • North London Waste Authority
  • Mount Eden Land Limited
  • Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund
  • Macquarie Asset Management

Work highlights

Advising NLWA on all legal aspects of its North London Heat and Power Project since 2011.

Practice head

Graeme Barton; Navpreet Atwal

Other key lawyers

Richard Pike