The ‘commercially astute’ non-contentious construction team at Addleshaw Goddard is instructed across the full-spectrum of real estate projects including commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. The practice receives mandates from a varied client base of insurers, contractors, and funders. Andrew McVeigh fronts the department and is regularly tasked on residential development and student accommodation projects. Luke Baines’ practice serves both domestic and international clients from the leisure and commercial real estate sectors. Julia Court is frequently sought after among contractors, developers, and funders, while Alex Hirom bolsters the team’s offering for international energy projects. Sam Cary is an authority on residential real estate development.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is commercially astute, efficient, responsive and approachable. They understand the real world application of the legal issues, their advice and the impact it will have on the various stakeholders. They take the time to explain; making complex legal matters simple to understand.’
‘The individuals are very professional but personable and great to work with.'
‘They have an ability to understand technicalities of complex construction projects and ensure that key risks are mitigated.’
- 'Alex Hirom has a strong ability to bridge commercial and legal teams. Strong expertise in understanding technical issues that create risks for project.’
‘Addleshaw Goddard understand our business model and red lines so when they advise it is based on that.’
‘Sam Cary provides clear and concise advice on all construction matters. Also, has a great understanding as to how items contained in other agreements impact the construction suite of documents. Always seems to have a creative approach to new issues that unfold on new land deals.’
‘Good practice with a good capability in real estate. Well connected and interested in collaboration.’
‘The team is a key part of the overall success of the project advising on development; construction; property and energy - collaborating and problem solving with us and our partners to allow us to focus on project delivery. The communication and customer experience is excellent.’
'They are very experienced and flexible. They want to get the job done and are clear about the objectives.'
Key clients
- Associated British Foods
- Aviva
- Balfour Beatty Investments
- Battersea Power Station
- Bouygues Developments
- Britvic
- Federated Hermes/Hestia
- Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
- Intermediate Capital Group
- JRL Group
- JTRE
- Holcim/Aggregate Industries
- London Square
- Marks & Spencer
- McLaren Group
- Mount Anvil
- National Grid
- Notting Hill Genesis
- Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC)
- PGIM
Work highlights
Advised ICG Real Estate on a joint venture vehicle established between Elysian Residences and Senior Living Investment Partners to fund the acquisition and development of a new 100-unit luxury integrated retirement community in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Act for AIUK, part of the Holcim group, in connection with the procurement of carbon capture facility for its cement manufacturing plant, in Cauldon, Staffordshire.
Act for Topland, in partnership with Beltane Asset Management, in connection with the development of 150 Aldersgate.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Andrew McVeigh
Practice head
Andrew McVeigh
Other key lawyers
Luke Baines; Julia Court; Alex Hirom; Sam Cary; Rob Easton; Ruth Gibson