Issue 3 2020

Acquisition International - Issue 3 2020 9 Construction Lawyer Reaches New Heights One of the finest legal minds that Trowers & Hamlins has to offer is construction lawyer Ian Reid. Specialising in construction law and dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matter, Ian has worked all around the world on a variety of projects. These include, but are not limited to, major projects of urban regeneration in and around London’s Docklands, city centre office blocks, luxury residential schemes, and rail infrastructure projects. However, the worldwide recognition of Ian’s legal prowess really comes into focus once it is revealed he has also worked on one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas projects, mining projects in the Australian outback, North Sea oil rigs, and resort developments in the South Pacific. Throughout his work across the world, Ian has worked for a plethora of different clients, each as varied as the next. From leading developers and railway operators, to institutional investors and royal families from the Middle East, there is no shortage of the experience that Ian has gained over the years. He has also spent time gathering a wealth of information on the topic of construction law, even organising and chairing numerous conference on the topic in both the United Kingdom and Australia. Handling construction disputes of all kinds, Ian is adept at drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts and disputes. Having trained as an architect prior to becoming a lawyer at Trowers & Hamlins, Ian’s knowledge of the real estate sector and the necessary details of any construction project is enhanced even further. The image to the left is one of Ian’s architectural designs involving a tetrahedral steel lattice supporting prefabricated polyhedral modular living pods and geodesic domes. The use of prefabricated modular construction is now gaining ground in the UK and as a construction lawyer Ian now finds himself drafting contracts for the supply of modular pods some 25 years after designing such pods as an architectural student. With a master’s degree in construction law and arbitration, there are few more well-equipped to handle any construction law needs in the United Kingdom, and further afield. Ultimately, there can be no denying the legal prowess of Ian’s work. As an individual, he continues to deliver unparalleled levels of excellence, always remaining laser-focused on what the client wants and how best to achieve it. As a part of the whole Trowers & Hamlins family, Ian is a vital cog in the machine that is more focused on ensuring top-quality real estate and construction law services than ever before. Company: Trowers & Hamlins LLP Contact: Ian Reid Website: www.trowers.com “As an individual, he continues to deliver unparalleled levels of excellence, always remaining laser-focused on what the client wants and how best to achieve it. As a part of the whole Trowers & Hamlins family, Ian is a vital cog in the machine that is more focused on ensuring top-quality real estate and construction law services than ever before.”