Situated within the firm’s wider infrastructure and energy practice, the ‘knowledgeable and technically excellent’ non-contentious construction team at Slaughter and May is well equipped to handle procurement and structuring, financings, and design and build contracts in the real estate, sports, and leisure sectors. Tom Inker spearheads the construction team, advising on hydrogen production facilities and significant professional services fit-outs. Richard Todd advises on significant vaccine manufacturing plant developments, while Chloe Halloran assists with advising on acquisitions in the sports sector. Caitlin Bergan-Gander is another highly active member of the team advising on significant luxury redevelopments. John Nevin is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Slaughter and May provide an excellent team with depth at various levels.’
‘Chloe Halloran, Tom Inker, and John Nevin provided an excellent service across a complex contract. Excellent knowledge of the construction contract terrain.’
‘Technically excellent, prioritise client requirements and considerations for the commerciality of the situation and how legal actions will impact project delivery.'
‘Tom Inker has been excellent in always being available and putting his mind to the problems asked. Dealing with several very difficult individuals to keep the objective of the client on track.’
‘The Slaughter and May team are approachable, collaborative, knowledgeable, and technically excellent. They can draw upon lessons learned from relevant previous projects to assist with my projects.'
- 'S&M has formed a team based on the approachability of people combined with their legal astuteness. They also appear proactive in the development of their employees.’
‘All stand out within their relevant field of law, due to their subject matter knowledge and experience. Tom Inker has lots of experience, plus market and commercial awareness on the type of projects that I work on. Chloe Halloran deals with complex matters and is very into the detail. ’
‘The team combines legal knowledge with top-level commercial insight, allowing the provision of practical advice in any given situation.’
Key clients
- Everton Football Club
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS
- Therme North Limited
- Corio Generation Limited
- Kellas Midstream Limited
- Marubeni Europower Limited
- The Clothworkers’ Company
- Inmarsat Global Limited
- Allen & Overy LLP
- Linklaters LLP
Work highlights
- Advising Everton FC on all procurement and construction aspects of its 52,000 seat stadium project.
- Advising Sir Jim Ratcliffe on the acquisition of up to 25% of the shares in Premier League football club, Manchester United.
- Advising Linklaters on all construction aspects of the fit-out works to their new offices at 20 Ropemakers Street.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Inker