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Cripps

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Headed up by Nitej Davda, Cripps’ construction group specialises in handling mixed-use regeneration projects and complex infrastructure schemes for housebuilders, property investors, and government departments. The firm has particular expertise in assisting clients from the science research and development industries, boasting notable clients such as Cadogan and Kadans Science Partner in that space. Tunbridge Wells-based Davda is an expert in construction disputes, along with landlord and tenant claims. James Lee is the key contact on the non-contentious side, and regularly advises on construction contracts and development agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very responsive to client needs. Good knowledge of the law and very commercial in their approach.’

  • ‘Nitej Davda - excellent client relationships, good knowledge of the law.’

Key clients

  • Cadogan
  • Harrow School
  • Federated Hermes (owner of thecentre:MK)
  • Kadans Science Partner
  • Kennedy Wilson
  • M&G Real Estate (formerly PRUPIM)
  • Peer Group
  • Redrow Homes
  • Runnymede Borough Council
  • South East Water
  • Tristan Capital Partners
  • Wates Construction

Work highlights

  • Instructed as main construction advisers on the development and maintenance of Harrow School’s 300-acre estate in Harrow-on-the-Hill.
  • Advising Cadogan on a range of construction projects across its London estate.
  • Instructed as main advisers to South East Water on its construction and engineering contracts relating to the repair, maintenance and upgrade of water treatment works, main pipes, reservoirs, boreholes, pipework, drainage systems and other infrastructure.

Lawyers

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James Lee

James Lee

Cripps

James is a partner in our construction and engineering group specialising in non-contentious construction law.  His practice normally centres on advising employer clients including large institutional investors, shopping centres, developers, central Government departments, local authorities and affordable housing providers, but can provide advice to any party at any point of the supply chain, including contractors, professional consultants and sub-contractors.  His expertise includes advising on all forms of building and engineering contract, bespoke development agreements, consultant appointments, sub-contracts, collateral warranties and project finance documentation.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nitej Davda

Other key lawyers

James Lee