With experience across the entire lifecycle of projects, the team at Blake Morgan LLP regularly advises clients on NEC contracts and JCT contracts. The firm frequently advises public sector clients, including local councils, NHS trusts, and government bodies, on their infrastructure and rail projects. It is also instructed on renewables matters, such as solar, wind and green hydrogen. The team is led by Joanna Rees, who specialises in infrastructure and regeneration projects. Natalie Taylor brings expertise in building safety and facade remediation matters. Sophie Latham advises on NEC matters for developers, local authorities and contractors.
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Testimonials
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- Professional in every aspect - takes time to understand our needs and offer appropriate solutions.
- Jo Rees is the best I have worked with in over 35 years in the industry. Jo has the ability to demystify legal language so that a builder can understand and appreciate. Her personality is both humble and supportive.
- I've used the excellent services of the Blake Morgan Construction team for over 25 years. From the Head of Construction to Trainees, they are attuned to my needs and requirements. They are 'one team' and driven to give clear guidance on matters I need support on. Advice on upcoming regulation changes is given before it goes live.
- Jo Rees is an exceptional partner to work with who clearly cares about the outcome for her clients, which is reflected in her approach to problems. Some legal firms will just let you keep asking and getting advice, whereas Jo will be really clear with you about what the advice can do to benefit you as a client and what it won't be able to answer. This ensures that, as a client, you reflect on your options, including a legal perspective in a holistic way.
- I think the Blake Morgan team is truly collaborative, always ensuring that you get a fully rounded perspective on any project challenges. Their team has a very wide and in-depth experience level, which shines through when you need advice on very complex and multi-faceted projects requiring legal knowledge in a large scope of experience and expertise.
- Joanna Rees's knowledge and experience have been instrumental in progressing the project and ensuring robust risk protection for the client.
Key clients
- Bridgend County Borough Council
- Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
- Cardiff Council
- Cardiff University
- Welsh Government Highways Team
- KLA Limited
- Parc Eirin Development Limited
- Gower College Swansea
- Canary Wharf Group Plc
- Trivallis Limited
- KLA Limited
- Winfield Energy
Work highlights
Acting for the Welsh Government Highways Team on a number of significant, high-profile and high-value road improvement schemes over the last year.
Advising Bridgend County Borough Council on its new ALN school in Heronsbridge and the refurbishment of the Grand Pavilion.
Advised KLA Ltd in relation to the delivery of a new-build Manufacturing and Research facility for Compound Semi-Conductors in Newport.
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Practice head
Joanna Rees
Other key lawyers
Natalie Taylor; Sophie Latham