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Macfarlanes LLP

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Macfarlanes LLP, primarily a developer and investor-based practice, showcases its versatility through involvement in various sectors, ranging from build-to-rent and office developments to hotels, leisure, infrastructure, and residential projects. Leading the non-contentious group is Angus Dawson, who possesses specialised knowledge of the Building Safety Act’s impact on high-rise residential and mixed-use schemes. Senior associate Radhika Shah and associate Louisa Hudson provide advice to a wide range of stakeholders on all aspects of construction procurement, including contract drafting and negotiation, securing collateral warranties, third-party rights, guarantees, and bonds.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Angus Dawson and Louisa Hudson are stand-out performers and provide excellent service.’

  • ‘Radhika Shah is very details driven.’

Key clients

  • Associated British Ports
  • Brookfield
  • Canary Wharf
  • CIT
  • Legal & General
  • Realstar
  • Stanhope
  • The Ritz Hotel

Work highlights

  • Advising L&G’s flagship build to rent fund on the acquisition and development of various sites, including Wandsworth, Walthamstow, Bristol, Brighton and others.
  • Advising Stanhope on 8 Bishopsgate, a new 50-storey skyscraper, and the refurbishment of Warwick Court.
  • Acting on various major infrastructure and green energy developments for Associated British Ports, such as advising on the development of a renewable hydrogen plant by Air Products at the Port of Immingham.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Angus Dawson

Angus Dawson

Macfarlanes LLP

Angus is head of the non-contentious side of our construction and engineering group. He specialises in all aspects of construction law, predominantly advising developers and institutional investors on major development projects. Angus acts for a broad spectrum of clients including developers, funders, owner occupiers, tenants, architects and contractors. He advises on procurement strategies, building contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, third party rights, bonds and guarantees. He also advises on construction aspects of agreements for lease and development and funding agreements. Angus is a member of the City of London Law Society Construction Committee, has an MSc in construction law and dispute resolution from Kings College and writes regularly in the RIBA Journal. Angus is co-author for the chapter on UK construction law for the International Comparative Legal Guide to Construction & Engineering.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Angus Dawson

Other key lawyers

Radhika Shah, Rebecca Whatman, Louisa Hudson