England - London • Real estate
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
Devonshires Solicitors LLP primarily caters to public and private developers of social housing and local authorities executing large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. The team handles post-Grenfell fire safety defects and latent defects in construction. Led by Mark London, the team represents a wide range of clients, including large-scale residential developers, main contractors, and specialist subcontractors, in various dispute resolution processes. Matthew Cocklin brings a wealth of experience in contentious construction work across various sectors, such as nuclear, civil engineering, and transportation.
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Testimonials
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‘Mark London, head of the team, has vast knowledge and presence. He is unflappable and very solid when under pressure and being cross-examined.
- 'Karen Morean is great to work with. A safe pair of hands and a genuine team player. Nothing is too much trouble.’
‘Devonshires is a relatively small firm but is punching well above its weight in commercial real estate and construction litigation.’
‘Matthew Cocklin is a young partner and future star. Extremely hard-working and client-focused.'
- 'I was impressed by senior associate William O'Brien's attention to detail; he knew the facts of the case inside out. He also had good instincts on the legal arguments. A valuable asset for supporting counsel.’
‘Outstanding service provided by the team. Proactive case management and very responsive.’
Key clients
- L&Q
- Peabody Construction Limited
- Elements Europe
- Asra Construction Services Limited
- Riverside Group
- The Greener Future Partnership
- Elements (Europe) Limited
- Pocket Living
Work highlights
- Acting for a registered provider of social housing (L&Q) in relation to fire safety defects in relation to the external wall systems and internal compartmentation.
- Represented Peabody Construction Limited in setting aside a CVA proposed by a contractor. This case highlights the increased insolvency activity within the construction sector.
- Acting for a specialist modular construction subcontractor (Elements) in respect of a large development in Salford.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark London