Asif Patel

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ABOUT ASIF PATEL

Asif is the head of our non-contentious construction team at Devonshires. He provides strategic advice to clients on residential and commercial development projects from the pre-planning, design and construction phase to onward sale.Asif is well versed on all forms of construction procurement, including traditional, design and build, modular construction, joint venture, management contracting, construction management, prime cost and target cost led projects. Asif’s client base extends to the private and public sector, where he regularly acts for developers, funders, investment vehicles, local authorities and registered social housing landlords. ExperienceAdvising on the procurement approach for methods of construction within the residential and commercial sectors, which includes new build, refurbishment and regeneration projects;Drafting and negotiating all forms of construction contracts (JCTs, NECs, FIDIC, etc), bespoke construction contracts, development agreements, remedial works contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, deeds of novation, deeds of variation, performance bonds, retention bonds, parent company guarantees, vesting certificates, asset management contracts, facilities management contracts, and any other construction documentation;Advising on complex higher-risk building schemes (new build and remedial works projects) that are being developed in line with the updated Building Regulations;Development finance transactions;Developing risk mitigation strategies and assisting with the delivery of delayed or distressed projects, including those impacted by contractor insolvency; Advising on all aspects of construction insurance.DirectoriesAsif is recognised in the Legal 500 Directory as a leading individual.Some of Asif\'s client testimonials include:‘Asif Patel is exceptional. He has such a good grasp of the construction and related contract matters and provides very good and clear advice which allows me to be able to feel confident in making an informed decision.\'‘Asif Patel has an ability to explain complex issues allowing them to be understood so that decisions can be made to protect the business. He is now our company\'s go-to solicitor for anything linked to construction.’‘Asif Patel is very personable, makes everything simple to understand, delivers on promises, responds quickly, and makes the whole process very straight forward’‘Asif Patel has a highly pragmatic approach to contract drafting. He has a highly measured and engaging approach.’