Nazir Dewji
Bryan Cave Leighton PaisnerBryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s non-contentious construction team is lauded for ‘excellent industry knowledge’, and it is active across a wide range of international mandates, providing very strong advice on cross-border real estate and infrastructure developments. The team is also well equipped to handle major commercial redevelopments. Team head Gareth Stringer is advising the Crown Estate on procurement strategies and documentation for a portfolio of lands and holdings, while global practice head of real estate Nazir Dewji is active in advising international private equity firms on their UK real estate developments. Kimberly Roberts advises national public sector clients on major EPC contracts in the energy sector. Promoted to partner in January 2024, the ’exceptionally capable’ Christopher Skone James is another key member of the team, handling cross-border developments in the retail sector.
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Testimonials
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‘The BCLP team are a pleasure to work with. They respond quickly, are dependable and inspire confidence in the advice and work product they provide.'
- 'BCLP have a deep understanding and passion in construction law. The team constantly offer valuable insights that facilitate our navigation of complex projects and changes in law.'
- 'The team is consistently positive and enthusiastic, which makes them a pleasure to deal with even under the tight deadlines and project stresses.'
- 'They are unique in their commitment to building enduring partnerships with us. They keep demonstrating a genuine investment in our success and consistently exceed expectations in their efforts to support us.’
- 'Kimberly Roberts is direct, efficient and takes a solution-focused attitude to negotiations while always ensuring our interests are protected.'
‘I have always enjoyed working with the BCLP team. They have excellent industry knowledge and have always provided solutions to complex legal issues that we have tried to solve.’
‘Christopher Skone James is an exceptionally capable partner and a joy to work with. Super responsive, and has always provided solutions where required. I would recommend him to anyone needing construction-related advice.’
‘Kimberly Roberts has been excellent and really credible, and good in negotiations.’
Key clients
- The Crown Estate
- Landsec
- Great Portland Estates
- Axa
- National Grid
- iQ
- Blackstone
- QuadReal
- Seaforth Land
- Edge Technologies
- Riverstone Living
Work highlights
- Advising The Crown Estate on construction aspects of its £7bn property portfolio in Central London, including advising on development expenditure in excess of £778m.
- Advising the National Grid on the EPC contract for the delivery of a high-profile £1bn energy project.
- Advising AXA on the development of a £billion-plus sustainable office building.
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Gareth Stringer
Bryan Cave Leighton PaisnerPractice head
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Gareth Stringer