Philip Baker, Gordon Bell, Sue Ryan, and Mike Stewart make up the consortium of lawyers that lead the non-contentious construction team at Gowling WLG, boasting ‘diverse expertise across the real estate and construction sector’. The team is well equipped to handle initial acquisitions, procurement strategies, and negotiating building contracts for major commercial developments. Tarfa Ahmad and Hannah Daeche are other key members of the team, advising on design and build contracts on residential projects and significant public sector redevelopments.
Testimonials
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‘A large team with offices in Birmingham and London, with diverse expertise across the real estate and construction sectors.'
'Highly technically knowledgeable and proficient, always up-to-date with changes in the law and market practice including relevant associated fields such as insurance and procurement practices.’
‘Philip Baker is commercial in outlook and widely experienced, including in the institutional funding and commercial and residential developer markets.'
'Philip Baker is particularly responsive and easy to deal with, and a very good communicator showing a thorough understanding of our business and commercial priorities.'
'Philip Baker ensures we are always well briefed and provides excellent advice enabling informed decision making and excellent outcomes.’
‘Well-resourced team who are aligned with the client's needs and combine well with colleagues in related disciplines.’
‘Gowling's team are very capable and hard working, but also refreshingly straightforward and flexible in their approach.’
Key clients
- BAE Systems Pension Funds Trustees
- Legal & General
- NFU Mutual
- Empiric Student Property PLC
- The Royal London UK Real Estate Fund
- Canada Life
- Universities Superannuation Scheme
- iQ Student Accommodation
- London Borough of Barnet
- Telford Homes Limited
Work highlights
- Advising a joint venture between Maya Capital and AnaCap Financial Partners on the construction aspects in relation to a significant office and hotel refurbishment in London.
- Advising The Royal London UK Real Estate Fund on the construction documents for a £200m new office building in central London.
- Advising London Borough of Barnet on the construction elements of a new railway station and other significant regeneration works.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philip Baker, Gordon Bell, Sue Ryan, Mike Stewart