
With the team leader Stephen Malley based in Birmingham, the DLA Piper practice has vast experience in handling refurbishment projects and regeneration initiatives. The offering extends to advising clients on commercial real estate and student accommodation schemes, as Malley specialises in procurement and construction work, both domestically and globally. Jaskiran Bansal is also highlighted as a key practitioner in the division.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent team headed by Stephen Malley. Have used DLA on high-value construction matters for many years - always deliver.'
- 'Stephen Malley: great all-round construction partner, strategic adviser, and also great to work with.'
Key clients
- Far East Consortium
- UPS Limited
- Edyn Group (Brookfield)
- Summix Capital
- Hadley Property Group
- This is Gravity
- Belgrove House Properties Limited (Precis Holdings)
- MBU Capital
- Storage King
- Intercontinental Hotels Group
- Shure
- Maslow Capital
- Regal London
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- USF Nominees Limited
- St James’s Place Unit Trust and St James’s Place UK PLC
- Ballymore / Hammerson JV
- Cheyne
- 95 QVS S.A.R.L
- Oval Real Estate
Work highlights
Instructed on the construction aspects of the £900m Bishopsgate Goodsyard project.
Advising the Council on a new, £75m, 1200-seater events complex with state-of-the-art technical facilities including water and light shows and a regenerated surrounding public realm.
Acting on the expansion and improvement works for Wrexham AFC's stadium, including new Kop stand and pitch replacement works.
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Practice head
Stephen Malley
Other key lawyers
Jaskiran Bansal