Wedlake Bell LLP is well-versed with all manner of construction mandates spanning the education, technology, and entertainment sectors. The team is led by the ‘outstanding’ Sarah Elliott, who leverages her knowledge of the Building Safety Act to act for a number of commercial and residential real estate clients. Ed Phillips leads on work within the technology and life sciences sector, while Suzanne Reeves’ practice focuses on assisting developers in the senior living sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Construction team works well under the leadership of Sarah Elliott who is an excellent leader.'
'Wedlake Bell is a friendly practice with an ethos of being welcoming and approachable on any legal matter.’
‘Likeable, personal, knowledgeable and work as a team. Sarah Elliott is particularly outstanding. I have never worked with someone so knowledgeable and helpful with changing legislation and can draw on her immense experience to assist with any problems. I almost feel like she is our in house legal advisor.’
‘Professional, knowledgeable, broad range of partners covering all categories of law.’
Key clients
- IJM/RMS England
- Zeno Capital
- Chartway Partnerships Group
- CFC Underwriting Limited
- Revolut
- Fenton Whelan
- Pegasi
- Care UK
- Sir Richard Sutton
- Yondr
Work highlights
Advising RMS (England) Limited is a UK subsidiary of IJM Land Berhad on the second phase of the development at Royal Mint Gardens, a prestigious and innovative development.
Advising Zeno Capital and Oxygen Asset Management on all construction aspects of a significant office development and refurbishment project at 1 Basinghall Avenue.
Advising Chartway Partnerships Group on a range of their developments in the South East, including two large BTR schemes to deliver over 200 new 'eco' homes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sarah Elliott
Other key lawyers
Ed Phillips; Suzanne Reeves