England - East Midlands • Real estate

Buckles Solicitors LLP

The construction, engineering & procurement team at Buckles Solicitors LLP advises a range of public and private sector clients on matters surrounding public procurement, affordable housing and student accommodation. The team is led by ‘all rounder’ James Coppinger, who handles contentious and procurement work, with particular experience in the drafting and negotiating of construction and engineering contracts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘James Coppinger heads up the construction team and is a very approachable man who communicates and explains legal issues in a clear manner whilst outlining risk and reward’

  • 'James Coppinger is the best all rounder. The best I have worked with’

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Key clients

  • Empiric Student Property PLC (and subsidiary SPVs)
  • NODE Living UK Limited

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Work highlights

  • Advising Empiric Student Property PLC and its SPVs in relation to the legal management and procurement of its 2023 – 2024 Refurbishment Programme across multiple UK sites.
  • Acting for a US based marine and civil engineering contractor in international arbitration proceedings relating to the construction of a port for cruise ships.

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