Advising London Borough of Barnet on all construction aspects of its £4bn regeneration scheme at Brent Cross, including the delivery of key transport infrastructure. The scheme will deliver 6,700 new homes, offices and new public spaces.
Advising Sheffield City Council on its Heart of the City II regeneration scheme- 5 million square foot of mixed-use redevelopment incorporating new and heritage buildings.
Advising on a range of remedial schemes in respect of building safety defects, including the implementation of obligations arising from the Government's 'developer pledge'.
Advising on the implications of the Building Safety Act and its secondary legislation, including:
- providing holistic advice to a major real estate investment manager on the implications of the Building Safety Act across its portfolio, and working with its technical advisors to put in place policies to ensure compliance;
- advising on several 'higher risk building' projects including advice on the new building control process and risk allocation; and
- advising a wide range of developer and investor clients on the implications of the new dutyholder and competence regime under the Building Regulations.
Acting for regeneration specialist St Modwen Developments on construction and regeneration projects nation-wide, including the delivery of a £450 million science and innovation campus for Swansea University. Other projects for St Modwen include the regeneration of Hednesford town centre, delivery of pre-let office and industrial space and major mixed used developments such as Wembley Central.
Advising a range of retailers on automation projects at key distribution warehouses, including advising Marks & Spencer on its business-critical project to convert a major regional distribution centre in Bradford into an automated facility. This involved the drafting and negotiation of a complex multi-million pound contract for the design and supply of mechanical handling equipment, related professional appointments and fit-out contracts.
Advising on the construction documentation for a £110 million shopping centre development in Newport, Wales, which was one of the first new shopping centre developments to be built since the 2008 recession. A large-scale development, it involved numerous third party agreements and a complex development agreement with the council. The client wanted to get into contract quickly to achieve its intended centre opening date and required the contract and professional team appointments for a £60 million works contract to be drafted and negotiated inside eight weeks. Gemma has since been managing the provision of warranties to numerous tenants and third parties.
Advising a major transport infrastructure body on the construction aspects of infrastructure protection and development agreements for new assets, including several high-profile projects.
