Richard Wade
Blake Morgan LLPBlake Morgan LLP houses strong constructions teams in both Oxford and Southampton, which regularly act for clients across a broad range of sectors, including retail and leisure, real estate, and education. Richard Wade is known for his longstanding experience, routinely advising developers, contractors, and suppliers. James Bessey is skilled at handling construction disputes, particularly in relation to building defects. Noted for his expertise in the transactional components of construction projects, Edward McMullen routinely assists with building contracts, warranties, and consultant appointments. Simon Lewis is also recommended for handling both contentious and non-contentious construction mandates.
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‘They provide high quality advice.’
'I would recommend Edward McMullen to anyone who needs a construction lawyer.'
'Everyone at Blake Morgan has been easy to deal with and provides clear advice that is easy to understand balances.'
‘They are practical, commercial, and very experienced.’
‘Richard Wade and Kirsteen Mace are both standout individuals.’
Key clients
- IWG
- Sutton and East Surrey Water
- Whitbread
- University College Oxford
- Diamond Light Source Limited
- St Edmund Hall Oxford
- Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- St John's Winchester
- Beard Construction
- Oxford University Developments
Work highlights
- Advising Whitbread on its issues regarding tall buildings and ACM cladding following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
- Advising Sutton & East Surrey Water Limited on a dispute relating to the payment provisions under a £20m contract for the filter replacement and upgrade of the water treatment works.
- Advised Diamond Light Source Limited on non-contentious matters relating to several projects.
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Richard Wade, James Bessey, Edward McMullen