Beale & Co

Construction, projects and construction, commercial

Partner

Will specialises in non-contentious development, construction and engineering, and infrastructure matters, particularly in the UK, Middle East and Africa.

He is a registered lawyer in England and Wales (Law Society) and Dubai (The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department).

Will is highly experienced at advising on: standard forms of contract including NEC, JCT, ICE, GC/Works, ACE, FIDIC and EDF, MAC and ASC; and bespoke agreements in relation to development agreements, construction contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, parent guarantees, alliance agreements; joint venture agreements and other associated documentation; and various forms of PPP, PFI and LIFT projects.

He has particular expertise in the highways and rail sectors, and advises on a wide range of other areas including education, energy, health, hotels, offices, retail, mixed user commercial/retail and residential developments, stadia, data centres, airports, marine and water.

Having advised on various disputes in the early stages of his career, Will regularly provides pre-dispute advice and advises on contractual issues as part of the dispute resolution process. He also continues to liaise with his colleagues specialising in dispute resolution in order to provide a ‘cradle to grave’ service for the firm’s clients.

Will’s practice has a significant international dimension having advised on projects in the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Will’s recent international projects have been in Kenya, Qatar, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates.

Will has a monthly section in Lexis Nexis’ Construction Law journal, which examines the latest court rulings relating to construction and engineering. He is also a regular contributor of articles to various trade press, including Construction Law.

Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation American Institute of Architects

University of New England, AustraliaCollege of Law, LondonUniversity of Essex Law LLB (Hons)