Fladgate LLP‘s team is ’well resourced with excellent sector knowledge’ in the full range of non-contentious matters. Led by David Weare, the team advises on developments in the student accommodation sector, as well as  construction contract-related matters in the sport arena, and procurement mandates in manufacturing. Oliver Tobin and Olivia Bateman assist with all major mandates, particularly real estate redevelopment projects, refinancing of corporate facilities, and advising on build to rent schemes. Digby Hebbard assists with drafting and negotiating construction documents, while Christian Charles is another key contact.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is non-contentious but it has contentious experience as well which is a great advantage to the team because it means that it can better anticipate risks and seek to mitigate them. A key strength lies in the PFI sector. The team has expertise in the nuances and commercial imperatives that apply in PFI contracts.'

  • ‘Christian Charles and Andrew Bessemer Clark often work as a team. Their skills, experience and personalities are complementary to each other. Both are highly capable in their own right and their joint engagement enhances the advice that the client receives. Both are exceptionally committed to giving their clients the best advice and service.’

  • ‘Well resourced with excellent sector knowledge. Very commercial approach and likeable, well-grounded individuals.’

  • ‘I have worked closely with Chris Charles on a PFI claim for a number of years. He is very analytical, able to communicate effectively and persuasively and he turns work around very quickly.’

  • ‘Very responsive team lead by a partner that has a deep understanding of our business. They go the extra mile to explain legal detail in easy to understand language.’

  • ‘Olivia Bateman is the lead partner, she is very hands on and in the detail and recognises the business drivers and acts accordingly.’

  • ‘The team at Fladgate were responsive and very communicative. They had a good diverse team which, from my perspective, brought a balanced and rounded dynamic.’

  • ‘The stand out person for me was Oliver Tobin. His advice was always informed, concise and appropriately delivered in the context of the needs of us. That skillset, with the current fluidity in our industry, was reassuring.’

Key clients

  • Bailey Acquisitions Limited
  • Quintain and Wembley W06
  • Scape Student Accommodation and Morro Living
  • Quintain
  • Lone Star
  • Carter Victoria Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising Quintain on its phased redevelopment of Wembley Park.
  • Advising Scape and Morro on its UK student accommodation and all-inclusive living projects.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Weare

Other key lawyers

Olivia Bateman, Oliver Tobin, Digby Hebbard, Christian Charles, Andrew Bessemer Clark