Construction

Commercial Construction Projects

Our extensive property and construction experience provides you with access to both legal expertise as well as pragmatic commercial understanding of the drivers of construction projects.

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David Quastel

CEO, Partner

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Key Contact

An introduction to Quastels for Commercial Developments Construction

We understand the cost sensitivity, the complexity and time pressure involved in commercial construction projects. From project inception to completion, we offer tailored and effective solutions to our clients. Getting things right is to look at the project holistically, in terms of your business needs, rights of often competing parties such as local authorities and highways, landlords, tenants and neighbours as well as of course, contractors and professional advisers and Funders.  As such we work with you and your team. Where needed we bring in complementary expertise from others in Quastels. 

Our Real Estate and Construction teams work seamlessly together to advise you on the full gamut of construction issues affecting your commercial construction projects. We support our clients across large and small-scale projects, both in the UK and internationally. We advise on acquisition of land, development agreements, funding and finance agreements joint ventures with private parties and Housing or Local Authorities as well as the full suite of construction documents. We act frequently for developers, funders and investors and have specific expertise in Real Estate finance, including Property Finance, property joint ventures and arrangements between development parties, including forward funding, options and sales such as golden brick or muddy brick.

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Our Commercial Construction Services

Find out more about our expertise

Procurement

Your options, best practice and how to overcome challenges.

Risk Management

identifying, allocating and managing risk.

Contract Documentation

amendments to all standard forms and bespoke construction contracts, including: Letters of intent and pre-construction service agreements, Building contracts and sub-contracts, Bonds and guarantees

Consultant Appointments

Tailored consultant appointments.

Collateral Warranties, Novations and Third Party Rights

Warranties and third party rights which will adequately protect your investment.

Dispute Resolution

Dispute avoidance, alternative dispute resolution, adjudication.

Joint Ventures

Joint venture agreements that foster collaboration and mutual success

Development Finance

Project financing with risk-managed funding agreements.

Due Diligence

Reviewing and advising on existing documentation and reporting on construction packages. 

Frameworks

Cost effective and practicable options for repeat instructions.

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Our Approach

With over 40 years’ of combined experience and hands-on support, we guide clients through every phase of their construction projects, adjusting as needed to fit budget constraints and risk levels.

We aim to resolve issues, not create them. With extensive experience, we provide pragmatic, effective solutions and guide you through the ever-evolving challenges of the construction industry.

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Examples of Our Expertise

1,000-Unit Student Accommodation Development

Advised on the acquisition and development of a site to construct over 1,000 student units, handling all legal aspects from site assembly to negotiating planning agreements, funding agreements and construction agreements.

1200-Unit Mixed-Use Development in Central London

Negotiated s106 Agreements, CPO, and development agreements for in excess of £500m mixed-use project, including joint venture agreements, social housing deals, and planning variations.

£10m Joint Venture Property Development

Handled all legal aspects of a joint venture property development involving 18 flats, with a GDV of £10m, ensuring smooth coordination between parties.

£8m Interactive Exhibition Installation in London

Acted on lease and development of an exhibition site, advising developer client on all construction aspects of the development and handling all construction documentation.

Haute Couture Retail Fit-Outs

Regularly advise some of the world’s leading haute couture brands on matters ranging from retail fit-outs and office refurbishments to warehouse refurbishments and minor construction disputes.

Specialist Retail and Leisure Fit-Outs

We frequently handle specialist projects such as art gallery refurbishments, escape room design and installation and cigar lounge fit-outs.

The Quastels Team

Your Commercial Developments Construction Experts

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David Quastel

CEO, Partner

Construction

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Stephanie Houston

Senior Associate

Construction

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Agnesa Sergejeva

Solicitor

Commercial Real Estate

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