England - London • Real estate
Slaughter and May
Slaughter and May engages in complex, large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, including high-stakes “bet the farm” ventures, large stadiums, and fit-out projects. Tom Inker, the head of construction, focuses on extensive projects such as football stadiums and significant infrastructure asset sales and acquisitions. Richard Todd brings expertise in the engineering, construction, and operation and maintenance aspects of major international and domestic projects. Associate Chloe Halloran contributes to the group with her work on large-scale construction projects and significant fit-out works, with particular proficiency in FIDIC contracts.
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Testimonials
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‘The lead associate, Tom Inker, was excellent. He understood what was needed and was very hands-on in delivering, as well as managing the work of the wider team. In a transaction with a tricky client dynamic, he balanced the needs of all sides with remarkable aplomb and made a significant difference to the transaction as a whole.’
‘Industry knowledge is top-notch. Slaughter & May have lawyers who have different specialisms in a niche marketplace, and they always have (or can find) an answer. They are not above reassessing initial advice and revising it if they feel it necessary, so humility with excellence. Collaboration is excellent.’
‘Well resourced and strength in depth to provide quick advice at very short notice, enabling the client to move forwards. Advice always considers commercial situations and dynamics to ensure that it is appropriate.’
‘Excellent knowledge of our industry, acceptable positions and consideration of risk profile to be able to advise the client. Always available to respond to information and provide information. Ability to pitch responses to the audience.’
‘Very strong market knowledge and great attention to detail. They know the legal and commercial issues and how to fix them.’
‘Richard Todd - great at thinking on his feet and finding innovative solutions. Tom Inker - exceptional at spotting the issues and suggesting mitigations. Chloe Halloran - great market knowledge. Jodi Haigh - great attention to detail.’
‘John Nevin (Partner) is amazing; considered, balanced and supremely knowledgeable. I believe Slaughter & May is genuinely becoming the law firms' choice of law firm for all things real estate and construction related. This in itself should be the highest praise possible.’
Key clients
- Everton Football Club
- Ferrovial S.A.
- HM Government (Department of Levelling UP, Housing and Communities)
- Therme North Limited
- Marubeni Europower Limited
- Lendlease Construction Europe Limited
- Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
- Inmarsat Global Limited
- Arsenal Football Club
- Baker McKenzie
Work highlights
- Advising Everton FC on all procurement and construction aspects (including the interface with the financing) of its ground breaking 52,000 seat stadium project.
- Advising HM Government (Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) (“DLUHC”) on the self-remediation terms to be entered into by major residential property developers and DLUHC.
- Advised Ferrovial on the sale of Amey plc.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Inker