Osborne Clarke LLP services the full gamut of parties delivering a construction project, including employers, contractors and subcontractors, and developers from a variety of industries. The practice provides comprehensive project support that spans all phases, from site acquisition and building contract negotiations to disputes with insurers. The team is co-headed by Philip Davies, a chartered quantity surveyor, and Alexandra Gower, who leverages building and safety act expertise. Key contributors include procurement specialist Sarah McCool; Jenny Hemming, who focuses on living sector developments; energy projects expert Sebastian Bottard; and Jack Golpin, recommended for dispute resolution.
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Key clients
- Ares
- GLP
- McLaren Property
- University of Bristol
- Tri 7
- Barratt Redrow
- Art Farm
- Taylor Wimpey
- Royal Automobile Club
- Fusion Students
- Cubex Real Estate
- Gympanzees
Work highlights
Advising 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.
Advised McLaren Property on a forward-funded 456-unit build-to-rent scheme at Kent Street, Birmingham.
Advising Bristol University on the delivery of their new academic building and associated public realm at a derelict former sorting office site near Temple Meads.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Philip Davies; Alexandra Gower
Other key lawyers
Sarah McCool; Jenny Hemming; Sebastian Bottard; Jack Golpin