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Asif Patel

Asif is a Partner at Devonshires and the head of the non-contentious Construction, Engineering & Procurement team. Asif provides strategic advice to our clients from pre-planning through to project completion and onward sale. He is the ‘go to’ person on transactional construction matters, assisting clients with all forms of construction procurement, including (but not limited to) traditional, design and build, modular construction, joint venture, management contracting and construction management. Asif’s experience and expertise covers: (1) advice on the procurement approach for construction projects, (2) drafting and negotiating all forms of industry specific construction contracts, bespoke construction contracts, development agreements, professional appointments, collateral warranties, deeds of novation, deeds of variation, performance bonds, parent company guarantees, asset management and facilities management contracts, (3) setting up tax efficient public sector development vehicles, (4) providing strategic advice on the delivery of distressed projects or projects in delay or over budget, (5) advising on contractor insolvency, and (6) advising on all forms of construction insurance. A few testimonials from his clients: ‘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.’ ‘Excellent responsive service, completes tasks in line with agreed timescales, excellent advice provided, and looks for solutions to suit all.’ · Devonshires Solicitors LLP

EnglandConstruction, Engineering

About

Partner at Devonshires and head of the non-contentious Construction, Engineering & Procurement team, providing strategic advice from pre-planning through to project completion and onward sale and acting as the firm's go-to lawyer on transactional construction matters. He previously spent three years in the insurance sector, trained and qualified at Devonshires, and is a member of the Society of Construction Law.

Practice areas

ConstructionEngineeringProcurementReal Estate

Office

England

Devonshires Solicitors LLP · Asif is a Partner at Devonshires and the head of the non-contentious Construction, Engineering & Procurement team. Asif provides strategic advice to our clients from pre-planning through to project completion and onward sale. He is the ‘go to’ person on transactional construction matters, assisting clients with all forms of construction procurement, including (but not limited to) traditional, design and build, modular construction, joint venture, management contracting and construction management. Asif’s experience and expertise covers: (1) advice on the procurement approach for construction projects, (2) drafting and negotiating all forms of industry specific construction contracts, bespoke construction contracts, development agreements, professional appointments, collateral warranties, deeds of novation, deeds of variation, performance bonds, parent company guarantees, asset management and facilities management contracts, (3) setting up tax efficient public sector development vehicles, (4) providing strategic advice on the delivery of distressed projects or projects in delay or over budget, (5) advising on contractor insolvency, and (6) advising on all forms of construction insurance. A few testimonials from his clients: ‘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.’ ‘Excellent responsive service, completes tasks in line with agreed timescales, excellent advice provided, and looks for solutions to suit all.’

England

Expertise

Construction procurement strategy (traditional, design & build, modular, JV, management contracting)Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and bespoke agreementsDevelopment agreements and professional appointmentsCollateral warranties; deeds of novation and variationPerformance bonds and parent company guaranteesTax-efficient public sector development vehiclesAdvice on distressed or delayed projects and contractor insolvencyConstruction insurance; asset and facilities management contracts

Education

  • LLB (Hons), Lancaster University
  • LPC, College of Law, Chester