Asif Patel

Partner Head of Non-Contentious Construction

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Areas of Expertise

Asif is the head of our non-contentious Construction, Engineering & Procurement team at Devonshires. As a key construction lead, Asif provides strategic advice to clients from pre-planning through to project completion and onward sale.

He is the ‘go to’ person at Devonshires on transactional construction matters, assisting clients with all forms of construction procurement, including traditional, design and build, modular construction, joint venture, management contracting and construction management.

An expert in his field, Asif has developed a strong profile in construction and is always focused first on providing clients with swift and pragmatic advice.

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.

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Experience

Asif’s experience and expertise covers:

• Advising on the procurement approach in methods of construction within the residential and commercial sectors;
• Drafting and negotiating all forms of 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;
• Arranging tax efficient public sector development vehicles;
• Providing risk mitigation strategies on the delivery of distressed projects; and
• Advising on all aspects of construction insurance.

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Publications

Asif regularly contributes to articles, and features in external publications.

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Directories

Asif is recognised in the Legal 500 Directory as a leading individual. Client Testimonials include:

• ‘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.’
• Asif Patel gives essential support.’

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Education

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Personal

Asif is an avid football and cricket fan. Born and raised in Bolton, he must be the one and only Bolton Wanderers supporter within a ten mile radius of Finsbury Circus… OK, maybe ten miles is a little optimistic.

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Professional Membership