International construction law
specialists Beale & Co have welcomed partner Peter Kitson and associate Ben
Couldrey to the firm’s contracts and projects advisory team. Peter was
previously a partner with Russell Cooke and Ben a solicitor at Irwin Mitchell.
Peter (pictured) has specialised in transactional contracts and
projects advisory law for almost 20 years, acting for contractors and
consultants, as well as developers, investors and funders on a wide range of
projects in the UK and internationally.
Ben, having first pursued a career as a barrister, has
worked on construction and engineering matters since qualification and gained
invaluable experience whilst seconded to one of the UK’s leading independent
engineering and services business.
The firm’s contracts and projects advisory team has seen
rapid expansion over the last few years, and has advised on some of the biggest
construction and infrastructure projects across the globe. With 20 lawyers
working across its offices in the UK, Ireland and Dubai, it is now one of the
largest front end construction teams in the legal sector.
Will Buckby, partner and head of the contracts and projects advisory team said, 'I am delighted to welcome Peter and Ben to the team. Their
legal expertise and industry knowledge is first-rate and we are thrilled to
have lawyers of their reputation join us. They further strengthen our team of
experienced lawyers and will be a huge asset to us and our clients.'
Peter Kitson said, 'I am really delighted to have joined
Beale & Co and am looking forward to working with this industry renowned
team and contributing towards the Firm’s excellent reputation and expertise in
the construction sector.'
Ben Couldrey said, 'I’m very much looking forward to being part of Beale & Co’s offering in the construction and infrastructure sector and to working with this fantastic team.'
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