Beale & Co’s experienced non-contentious team boasts ‘good sector knowledge’, regularly advising international architects, joint ventures, and global contractors in relation to designing redevelopments on major infrastructure projects. Will Buckby leads the team, handling LNG project developments and domestic infrastructure PFI projects. Peter Kitson advises on procurement structures, and assists with drafting and negotiations of construction contracts. Other key contact Andrew Croft advises governmental organisations on the full range of related non-contentious matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Beale & Co provide a really bespoke service. Whether I've instructed them on something straightforward or complex, their output is considered and tailored to our business.'

  • 'I feel confident in their expertise and also their understanding of our position in the industry.’

  • ‘Peter Kitson and Will Buckby are incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work with. Both are down-to-earth and approachable but with impressive technical knowledge. I feel confident in their detailed knowledge of different standard forms of contract and have found their advice targeted and astute.'

  • ‘Good sector knowledge and great understanding of business and of working with key stakeholders.’

  • ‘Will Buckby is really good at getting to the point and in identifying and focusing on key risks and issues.'

  • ‘Flexibility and a tailored approach understanding the particular issues faced by contractors vs sub-contractors.’

Key clients

  • Arup Group Limited
  • Mace Group
  • Broadway Malyan
  • WSP
  • TetraTech
  • Association for Consultancy and Engineering
  • BHM Construction
  • AECOM
  • BAM Nuttall
  • AtkinsRealis

Work highlights

  • Advising an international architecture practice on the tender documents and joint venture agreement in relation to the design of the redevelopment of a major international airport located in Europe.
  • Advising an international architecture practice on the contract for the design of a revolutionary concept consisting of buildings and adjoining structures that will provide living quarters, a cultural space and a biodiverse greenhouse producing per year the oxygen equivalent to a 10,000sqm forest.
  • Advising a joint venture on an infrastructure project in North America.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Will Buckby

Other key lawyers

Peter Kitson, Andrew Croft