Highly sought-after among clients for its ‘commercial’ and ’straightforward’ advice, the construction and engineering practice at Irwin Mitchell leverages national expertise across contentious and non-contentious matters. The team includes the ‘incredibly responsive’, ’very approachable’, and ‘very knowledgeable’ Robert Tunningley and Natalie Cane, who specialise in advising property developers, investment managers, and employers on non-contentious matters. Tunningley assists in the negotiation of construction documents concerning the development of commercial assets and the fit-out of office buildings, while Cane supports the team on matters concerning contractual documents and cladding remediation projects.
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Testimonials
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‘The construction team at Irwin Mitchell are brilliant, they turn work around incredibly quickly, are problem solvers, and are always available.'
'They proactively offer new suggestions and thus provide the business with commercial advice.’
'The team is personable and gives straightforward advice.'
‘Nothing is ever too much trouble for Robert Tunningley and Natalie Cane. They are incredibly responsive and very approachable. They are both very knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with. ’
Key clients
- EC1 Residences Limited
- Goldbeck Construction Limited
- ADF London Limited
- Gleeson Regeneration Limited
- Rula Developments Limited
- SCOR Services UK Limited
- Bexhill College
- Churchill Design and Build Limited
- Churchill Contractors (UK) Limited
Work highlights
Advised Goldbeck Construction Limited on a number of developments throughout the UK, including two regeneration developments in Cardiff.
Advising on a significant number of cladding remediation projects for a large managing agent for institutional freeholders.
Advising EC1 Residences Limited on the design, construction and financing of the conversion of an existing building into a 208-bed student accommodation in Islington, London.
Practice head
Robert Tunningley
Other key lawyers
Natalie Cane