Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s experienced team boasts ’excellent depth of knowledge on construction law’, and regularly advises high-profile clients, including government entities, real estate developers, and EPC contractors. With significant experience in commercial law, Stephanie Canham advises developers of government guidance regarding the Building Safety Act. Assad Maqbool advises on commercial property acquisition matters in the life sciences sector, as well as handling procurement in mixed-use developments, while James Huckstep specialises in advising developers, investors, and operators on integrated retirement communities. Paul Bartter is another key contact in the team, advising various joint venture clients in life sciences and education sector infrastructure.
Testimonials
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‘The unique skill of James Huckstep, Nicola Conway and their support team was evident throughout. I dont think we could have concluded this agreement without their help.’
‘James Huckstep and Nicola Conway are both stand out individuals, both incredibly calm in difficult negotiations, professional in their advice but also in touch with the level of reality that is sometimes needed in construction.'
‘The team have been an excellent team and have been paramount in putting in place all the necessary experts and also attending site themselves to ensure that they understand the full aspects of the case which is really benefited things to move in a more positive way forwards.’
‘Excellent depth of knowledge on construction law standing out from more general construction practices.’
‘Assad Maqbool listens to issues and requirements very carefully. He is very thoughtful and responsive and happy to challenge client positions or requirements when appropriate.’
'Good knowledge and attention to detail.'
Key clients
- The Berkeley Group
- Donard Real Estate
- Elements Limited
- Knight Frank Investment Management
- Elysian Residences Limited
- Audley Group
- Vengrove Real Estate Management
- Ellison Oxford Limited
- Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
- Eco World London
- BentallGreenOak
- Mission Street JV
- Permodalan Nasional Berhad
- Octopus Real Estate
- Museum of London
- Procter & Gamble
- Wates Group
- ExCel
- Fifth Capital BD Limited
- SRM
- Cheltenham Borough Council
- Quickline Communications Limited
- JD Wetherspoons
- Integrated Project Services
Work highlights
- Advising Permodalan Nasional Berhad on the £250m refurbishment and extension of One Exchange Square.
- Advising Ellison Oxford Limited on their £1bn acquisition and development of a 5.9-acre site in Oxford.
- Advising the London Museum on the redevelopment of Smithfield Market.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephanie Canham