England - South West • Real estate
Michelmores LLP
Michelmores LLP‘s ’highly capable‘ construction team combines a broad range of transactional and contentious work; the team’s recent highlights with bespoke amendments to JCT contracts and court proceedings regarding the design and construction of a large warehouse facility among the unit’s recent highlights. Practice head Anna Wood bolsters the team’s healthcare and aviation sector expertise, and Alan Tate specialises in transactional work, while Catherine Davis is noted for her work in the energy sector. Chris Hoar and Gerald Offen have retired from the practice, and Ashley Pigott joined the Exeter-based practice from Gowling WLG's Birmingham office in 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Michelmores is top-tier for construction. I highly rate them. They have been proactive and well-organised in all respects.’
- ‘I have worked collaboratively with several members of the team, as a fellow solicitor with different areas of expertise, and found them highly capable.’
‘Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of the law and regulations related to construction.'
‘Anna Wood is assertive, engaged and a clear communicator.’
‘Michelmores is a local firm that provide the expertise of a large and industry-leading practice but with the intimacy and interpersonal relationships of a small town practice.’
‘Alan Tate and Anna Wood are stand-out individuals.'
Key clients
- Pennon Water Services
- Holland & Barratt
- Somerset West and Taunton Council
- Chilworth Construction Management Limited
- Liverton 2014 Limited
- The Institute of Directors
Work highlights
- Advising Imperial College Healthcare Trust on the procurement and construction of new hospital facilities with an estimated cost of £1.7bn.
- Advising the Institute of Directors on the contract to carry out external refurbishment of the IoD's listed building head office.
- Advising on the construction documentation for the construction of a new County police headquarters.
Lawyers
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Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anna Wood