The non-contentious construction team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP boast ‘deep legal sector expertise,’ and is active across the full range of related mandates, providing strong advice in local infrastructure, commercial development, and energy transition matters. Tim Healy spearheads the team, advising on a range of procurement strategies in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and leading on Building Safety Act mandates. The team is also well equipped to handle carbon capture and offshore infrastructure-related projects. Iain Suttie and Matthew Bool assist with major HRB redevelopments and urban regeneration projects. Advising on significant fit outs, Nicholas Downing and Lauren Morrison are other key members of the team.
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‘Deep legal and sector expertise. Excellence in clearly and succinctly articulating key issues and making suggestions for resolution.'
‘Tim Healey is able to quickly work out the key issues and what the client's position is on those issues. Calmness, professionalism, and technical expertise personified.’
‘The team were always attentive and provided tremendous support in the management of the case, including development of all documents and the management of the experts. As the client, I was always well informed.'
‘Nicholas Downing is as broad as the firmament and sharp as a needle.'
'All extremely competent in their roles. Herbert Smith Freehills listen and always try to deliver to our requirements.'
'The team took away all stress with complex issues and simplified the process.'
'The team were always attentive and provided tremendous support in the management of the case including development of all documents and the management of the experts. The core team members provided excellent service through a protracted case.'
'Lawyers are extremely competent, have knowledge of the market they operate in, and are great negotiators. Provide legal knowledge and share through teach-ins with client organisation.'
Key clients
- British Land
- Stanhope
- Hines
- Brookgate
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Related Argent
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Schroders Real Estate
- Logicor
- Telford Homes
- bp
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Harbour Energy
- Energean
- Renewable Power Capital
- Nala Renewables
- Cero Generation
- Renewable Power Capital
- High Speed Two Limited
- Agratas
- Reliance Industries Limited
Work highlights
- Advised British Land on the redevelopment of Canada Water to provide up to 3,000 homes, as well as on the redevelopment of Broadgate.
- Advised bp on the construction and engineering procurement strategy and contracts for the Net Zero Teesside and Northern Endurance Partnership low carbon projects at Teesside, UK.
- Advised Stanhope on the redevelopment of 1 Victoria Street and 70 Gracechurch Street, London.
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Tim Healey