Wedlake Bell LLP‘s non-contentious construction team is situated within the firm’s wider real estate offering. The experienced team is well-regarded for the breadth of its capabilities, with a strong record of advising house-builders on operationally net-zero carbon property acquisitions. Team head Sarah Elliott regularly advises underwriters, insurance providers, and fund managers on acquisitions and due diligence, and also provides general construction advice. Accredited specialist in transactional issues in the commercial property sector Brad Fearn advises property developers on sale agreements in the infrastructure industry, advising a luxury later living investor on construction financing. Natalie Pilagos assists with Building Safety Act-related matters and Suzanne Reeves continues to act as senior consultant.
Key clients
- CFC Underwriting Limited
- Chartway Partnerships Group
- Care UK
- GSE Property Group
- Qube Research & Technologies Limited
- London Metric Property PLC
- Dragon Investment Management Limited
- Elysian Residences
- Fenton Whelan
- Jimmy Choo
Work highlights
- Advising CFC Underwriting on their acquisition of a new London headquarters across six floors at 8 Bishopsgate.
- Advising Elysian Residences on construction and finance aspects on its established and growing portfolio of investment and development projects.
- Advising Chartway Partnerships Group on two Build to Rent developments in Kent and East Sussex in partnership with two global asset managers.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Elliott