Asif graduated from Lancaster University in 2007 with a 2:1 LLB (Hons) in Law, and completed his LPC at the College of Law in Chester in 2008.

Asif Patel
Partner Head of Non-Contentious Construction
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.
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.
Publications
Asif regularly contributes to articles, and features in external publications.
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.’
Education
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.
Professional Membership
Asif is a member of the Society of Construction Law and the British Property Federation.
Get in touch
020 7880 4381 |
07595412112 |
asif.patel@devonshires.co.uk |
London Office
Devonshires Solicitors LLP 30 Finsbury Circus London EC2M 7DT |
020 7065 1892 |
grace.zaffardi@devonshires.co.uk |