Herrington Carmichael LLP

Commercial & Construction

Partner, Commercial & Construction

Cesare advises on a wide range of commercial legal matters, including large scale international agreements, business terms and conditions and other bespoke contracts. He also has extensive expertise in advising those in the hospitality and leisure sector having advised a diverse array of businesses in this sector as described in more detail below.

Cesare also advises on all aspects of construction law including strategic procurement advice, all standard forms of building contracts, bespoke building and development contracts, sub-contracts, collateral warranties and professional appointments. Cesare regularly advises property developers, employers on building contracts, consultants, sub-contractors and any other business in the construction industry, as well as banks lending to those in the industry on a variety of different construction related matters.

Commercial Experience

Advising an infrastructure and telecommunications provider in respect of a £160million contract with a public body. Advising a managed services provider in respect of a series of contracts worth £60 – £80million each with a public body. Advising a products and parts provider in respect of a space and aeronautics contract worth in the region of £4million per year. Advising a specialist regulatory service provider in respect of both the production of its service agreements following Brexit and the impact thereof, and in negotiating the terms of its supply contract with a number of its clients, including many international household name brands. Service Agreements – Assisting in advising a leading product solutions provider in relation to numerous nationwide high value services agreements including one with a national supermarket chain.

Construction Experience

Leading Bank – Advice on the construction aspects (including main building contracts and collateral warranties) of its lend in respect of the development of a single plot worth in the region of £16million. Leading property developer – in relation to the main contract, professional appointments and associated collateral warranties on a site worth in excess of £20million. “Construction sub-contractor”- advising a sub-contractor on various contracts with numerous household names in the construction industry. Local property developer- advising a property developer in respect of a multi-million pound development including advising on all contracts involved in the transaction. Local property developer – building contract with its contractor for the building, development and eventual sale of a single plot worth in the region of £13million. Construction Contracts – Advice for a leading global AV solutions company in relation to various JCT agreements as well as drafting and advising on a schedule of amendments to the JCT Design and Build contract. Fit-out contractor- advising a fit- out contractor in respect of several high profile projects involving household names. Advising a healthcare provider in respect of a multi-million pound specialist build project for a nursing home.

Cesare is keen on many sports having played both field hockey and ice hockey in the past. Cesare also enjoys playing tennis and golf (albeit badly). He is also an avid Reading FC fan and can often be found at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Cesare is also a keen runner having recently completed his first marathon as well as regularly running half marathons, 10km races and other fun run events.