Osborne Clarke LLP has the capability to provide construction advice across a range of sectors, including energy, real estate and telecoms. Jointly leading the team, Philip Davies has a wealth of experience advising on matters across construction and engineering with notable work on construction procurement and regeneration schemes, while Alexandra Gower is known by clients to ‘go the extra mile’ on projects in the real estate and infrastructure sectors with particular expertise in the living sector, with more recent endeavors concerning Building Safety Act measures. Another key member of the department is Sebastian Bottard, who focuses his practice on energy projects, particularly concerning the development of offshore wind farms. Sarah McCool is also a key name to note, with substantial experience across the industrial, regeneration and student accommodation sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very well organised and brings in others from specialist departments when required to provide a full service. They provide fast responses when required and are always available to respond or advise when required. The quality of the work is excellent and reliable.’
‘The people in the team go the extra mile and make themselves available when needed. They stick to the objectives and do not do tasks that are superfluous.’
‘OC is a unique construction practice in that it works across multiple built environment sectors and they share solutions from this diversity. This is unique when compared to other firms and they are always looking for solutions to problems. The partners and legal directors lead from the front and manage the client workload from cradle to grave.’
‘The standout individuals are Philip Davies, Alexandra Gower and Sarah McCool. They all stand out because they understand our business as a client and the important matters that make us make our decisions. They are always available, offering succinct, commercially based legal advice and are always looking to offer up solutions when risks are posed that also work from a practical point of view. Their practice has grown with us as we have expanded as a business and they have adapted accordingly.’
- 'The team at Osborne Clarke demonstrated a deep understanding of our needs and delivered practical solutions with professionalism and efficiency. Their dedication and clear communication made a potentially stressful situation manageable.’
- 'The exceptional support provided by these individuals made working with them a highly positive experience. Their dedication and focus on our needs gave us the impression that we were their sole clients.’
‘Alex Gower is fabulous. Very responsive and proactive. Goes the extra mile. Very appreciated.’
‘Sarah McCool has been exceptional.’
'Work alongside internal team well. Excellent technical and commercial advice.'
'Friendly and professional. Have seen it all.'
Key clients
- GLP
- McLaren Property
- University of Bristol
- Fusion Students
- Ameresco Inc
- Barratt Redrow PLC
- Art Farm (TG Acquisitions/Hauser & Wirth)
- AEG Europe
- LevertonHelm Limited
- Tri7
Work highlights
Advised GLP on all aspects of the letting to Nike, forward funding by L&G and construction of a new logistics campus to be the principal hub of Nike's UK supply chain.
Advising McLaren Property, through its specialist Living division, on the development of a 375 bed build to rent project at Water Lane, Leeds.
Advising Bristol University on the delivery of a new academic building and associated public realm at a derelict former sorting office site.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Philip Davies; Alexandra Gower
Other key lawyers
Sebastian Bottard: Sarah McCool