England - North West • Real estate

Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs‘s Manchester offering is headed by Julian Scott, who has particular experience in handling ESG-related work, including energy storage, solar and wind-farm matters, alongside his property development workload which regularly involves residential and housing projects. Amy Scott regularly acts on such significant non-contentious residential development schemes, including a recent project for Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Considerate to all involved.'

  • ‘The team offers an outside the box approach.’

  • ‘The strength of the practice is undoubtedly in its people, and the combination of the team's professional capabilities delivered with a personal touch is what really sets them apart. Within that, their ability to develop relationships allows them to establish themselves as valued members of the wider client team rather than an external consultant. They always provide solid and professional advice and bring challenges where it’s needed to keep us on the right path.’

  • ‘Julian Scott and Mark Gaffney provide excellent professional advice whilst developing solid relationships with our team. They understand us, our drivers and our red flags. This understanding oils the wheels of the working relationship.’

  • ‘The team has skill, knowledge and experience alongside a pragmatic approach. It works with the client to get the best outcome.’

  • ‘Friendly and professional. They guide and support the client to the best outcome.'

Key clients

  • Capital & Centric
  • HBV Villages
  • Greater Manchester Combined Authority
  • Manchester Life
  • Oregon

Work highlights

  • Advised heat pump specialist Rendesco on its agreement with Last Mile Infrastructure (Last Mile), one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners.
  • Advised Greater Manchester Combined Authority on forms of building contract, performance security, professional team appointments and collateral warranties for housing development projects.
  • Advised Oregon who design, manufacture and erect structural timber frame packages in relation to contracts for supply, manufacture and assembly of equipment for the manufacture of modular construction.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julian Scott

Other key lawyers

Amy Scott, Mark Gaffney