Possessing an ‘extremely knowledgeable’ construction team which can ’cut straight to the key issues’, Cripps is regularly entrusted on high-value contentious and non-contentious matters impacting major domestic developments. A ‘calm and composed’ character, James Lee heads the practice and is a key contact on non-contentious construction matters. A particular expert in the life sciences sector, Lee advises property developers and investment managers on construction documents, appointments, and development agreements. Nitej Davda is a specialist regarding contentious matters and assists property developers and managers on disputes concerning construction and cladding defects, as well as property and construction-related professional negligence claims.
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‘Cripps' construction team is extremely knowledgeable and able to cut straight to the key issues. They are able to say how market-standard certain obligations are to help me decide strategies in terms of what we must hold out for and what we can concede.'
'Well-resourced and able to provide a quick and professional service.'
'They understand us as a client and give confidence to us on the contractual obligations we are signing up to.’
‘A really personal touch with great knowledge and service.’
‘Going the extra mile. Responding in good time with good advice.’
- ‘James Lee is always calm and composed, but is not afraid to point out an area of concern to him - even if we have not flagged it as such. ’
Key clients
- The Cadogan Estate
- Federated Hermes
- Kadans Science Partner
- Kennedy Wilson
- YASA Limited
- Peer Group
- The Eyre Estate
- Canada Life Limited
Work highlights
Advising the Cadogan Estate on a range of construction projects across their London estate.
Acting for Kadans Science Partner on the development of its substantial UK property portfolio.
Advising Federated Hermes on the development, operation, and maintenance of thecentre:mk in Milton Keynes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Luke Barnes
Practice head
James Lee
Other key lawyers
Nitej Davda; Luke Barnes