With a strategic focus on the commercial and residential real estate sectors, the non-contentious construction team at Devonshires Solicitors LLP handles instructions from an array of developers, local authorities, and housing associations. Leadership is split between the group construction head Mark London and non-contentious lead Asif Patel, who is sought after by a roster of developers, institutional investors, and local authorities. Sasha Pirbhai is regularly tasked on major commercial and residential real estate developments, while Jamie Leonard is active on PFI and PPP projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Pro-active and commercially astute. Excellent understanding of the sector and agile in dealing with developing caselaw and legislation. Understand our business and add value.’
‘Tom Humphrey is experienced, professional, flexible, excellent communication and is willing to "give a view" in complex cases.'
- 'Asif Patel is experienced, professional, flexible, excellent communication, very good knowledge in specialist area of construction contracts, quick and gives efficient responses.’
‘A strong team led by Jamie Leonard who are confident and adept with all deal structures. Personable staff who are always responsive and willing to fight our corner even with difficult clients/opposition.'
‘The Devonshires team can always be relied upon to maintain a professional yet enjoyable working relationship.'
- 'Trustworthy and reliable at all times, and an all round pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Abri Group Limited
- Peabody Trust
- Vivid Housing
- The Riverside Group Limited
- Labtech London Limited
- Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited
- Notting Hill Genesis
- London & Quadrant Housing Trust
- bpha
- London Borough of Enfield
- Charnwood Borough Council
- Anchor Hanover Group
Work highlights
Advising Abri Group Limited on the complex regeneration of Sawyers Close, Windsor, for the development of 413 new homes and associated amenities.
Advising The Riverside Group Limited in its development of 449 homes, a school and associated highways and infrastructure works at Westwood Village, Thanet, Kent.
Advising The Guinness Partnership Limited in the restoration of the iconic Millenium Mills, the construction of 6,500 homes, alongside leisure, cultural and community facilities, and new workspaces.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mark London; Asif Patel
Other key lawyers
Sasha Pirbhai; Jamie Leonard; Tom Humphrey