Izabela Arnold
Lester Aldridge LLPThe team at Lester Aldridge LLP handles a variety of mandates, including site acquisitions, procurement strategies, construction contracts, and safety requirements under the Building Safety Act. Key clients for the practice include house builders, residential developers, contractors, and lenders. Izabela Arnold leads the practice in Southampton, and Amy Lewis regularly assists with building contracts, collateral warranties, and development finance matters. Located in Bournemouth, Rachel Gimson is another notable member of the team who is skilled at handling construction disputes.
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Key clients
- Graham Care Group
- Captiva Homes Limited
- McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited
- Care South
Work highlights
- Advised Graham Care Group during the construction of the two-phase development of an acute care home and integrated community health centre.
- Advised Captiva Homes and prepared documentation in relation to a major housing development on the Isle of Wight, comprising both open market and affordable units.
- Advised McCarthy Stone on the allocation of design responsibility under the construction documentation for a 10-storey harbourside retirement housing project.
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Izabela Arnold