Fieldfisher’s non-contentious team is noted for its understanding of construction contracts, particularly in regards to PFI projects in the education sector and design and build joint ventures in the pharmaceutical sector. Team head Dan Preston advises on contracts for a large nuclear energy decommissioning project. Christina Cheriyan is a highly active member of the team, advising joint ventures on domestic redevelopments, while Cecily Davis assists with large international petrochemical projects. Jahanara Hussain joined from TLT in July 2023, and assists with real estate developments with public sector funding.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They listen to what we need and proceed accordingly. Their contribution in negotiations with clients and subcontractors has been excellent, knowing when to take the lead and step away.'

  • ‘The main individual we have worked with became an invaluable member of our negotiating team and provided the service we asked for when we asked for it.'

Key clients

  • Morgan Sindall Group
  • VolkerWessels Group
  • Sir Robert McAlpine
  • Rocket Properties
  • Imperial College
  • HS2 Limited
  • Tissot Industry
  • M Group
  • Muse Places
  • Tilbury Douglas
  • Keltbray
  • ISG
  • McLaren Group
  • Qatari National Bank
  • Kennedy Wilson
  • Bell Group

Work highlights

  • Advising the Lot Partners on drafting and negotiating the Key Delivery Partner contracts for the £multi-billion PPP programme at Sellafield.
  • Assisting Muse Places as a member of its panel on negotiating construction documentation on multiple high-profile and complex regeneration projects.
  • Advising Morgan Sindall on their bid for a place on the IDP framework.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dan Preston

Other key lawyers

Christina Cheriyan, Cecily Davis, Jahanara Hussain