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Construction

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. Protect your projects from procurement through to completion. We advise on both residential and commercial development projects for property owners, funders employers and contractors. We also assist you in seeking to resolve issues which have arisen during and after the construction.

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David Quastel

CEO, Partner

Construction

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An Introduction to Quastels’ Construction Lawyers

Our commercial clients range from international luxury retailers and global property companies to locally-based developers, leaseholders and freeholders.

Our residential clients range from high-profile international family offices looking to construct new properties and estates to locally-based individuals carrying out substantial refurbishment or building works to their homes.

Where needed we also co-ordinate with property and corporate lawyers, with landlords and tenants to seek to minimise exposure and to manage the outcome of the project.

We advise on the full range of construction documents including:

  • Letters of intent and pre-construction service agreements
  • Building contracts and sub-contracts
  • Professional consultant appointments
  • Collateral warranties
  • Third party rights
  • Bonds and guarantees
  • Bespoke forms and framework agreements

With extensive experience across both Residential Construction and Commercial Developments, we can assist with any aspect of your project. When construction disputes arise, we act quickly to manage the ongoing loss and to seek resolution managing your interests and to keep your project moving.

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Commercial Construction Projects

We act on a broad range of commercial projects, from large-scale, mixed-use developments to retail unit fit-outs and warehouse conversions, handling the legal complexities so you can focus on the build.

Commercial Construction Projects

Residential Construction

from high-value residential builds and luxury apartment fit- outs and refurbishments to housing developments and construction of residential apartments, we guide you through the process and provide advice which is appropriate to the nature and scale of your specific project, helping to deliver your vision.

Residential Construction

Property Finance

We offer comprehensive support in property finance, advising clients on securing funding for residential and commercial projects. Our expertise covers negotiations, structuring deals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Property Finance

Building Safety Regulations

we help to navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of building safety regulations under the new regulatory regime.

Real Estate

Our real estate team provides expert legal advice across all aspects of property transactions, from acquisitions and disposals to development and management, ensuring smooth and successful outcomes for our clients.

Examples of Our Expertise

Our Experience

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 land assembly to construction agreements.

£10m+ High-End Residential Home Build

Acted for ultra-high-net-worth clients on a high-value residential home build, managing JCT contracts and ensuring smooth construction with a £10m+ budget.

£22m UHNW House Build

Managed JCT contract negotiations and project oversight for an ultra-high-net-worth client’s £22m house build, ensuring contractual security and project success.

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, 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.

UHNW Residential Development in Middle East

Advised on construction of a new private residence in Saudi Arabia.

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Our Approach

Practical and tailor-made to your requirements. Its not just a process, it first requires an understanding of the project and management of your expectations to maximise efficiency and achieve your aim.

We understand the pressures and risks in development and the need to move quickly and deliver solutions that work for a project’s unique needs.

Our clients trust us to deliver good value advice that saves them time and money. We are known for being responsive and proactive. We aim to anticipate issues, offering strategic advice that keeps our clients ahead of the game. Our extensive experience in both commercial and residential developments, means that our advice is tailored to fit client’s goals, managing risks and enabling smooth delivery.

The Quastels Team

Your Construction Team 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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