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Alaric Birch

Alaric Birch

Partner

0114 252 1468

alaric.birch@keebles.com

Types of Work

Alaric acts for developer clients on both commercial and residential property developments.

He has expertise in the drafting and negotiation of construction documentation and is advising on a number of major construction projects in the Sheffield City Region He also acts for lenders and borrowers in relation to development funding.
Andrew McKenzie Smith

Andrew McKenzie Smith

Partner

0114 252 1422

andrew.mckenziesmith@keebles.com

Background

Having originally practised as a barrister, Andrew qualified as a solicitor in 1992 and has been with the firm since 1995

Types of Work

Andrew specialises in advising and representing clients in general commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on matters involving property. He leads the firm’s Property Litigation team and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of property and commercial lease disputes.

Directory Quotes

'Andrew McKenzie Smith in particular is efficient, diligent and always delivers on time.' Chambers & Partners Guide “approachable and very knowledgeable” and “highly regarded for his property litigation expertise” “a notable practitioner with a significant litigation practice and said to offer prompt and reliable service and understand the needs of the client” Legal 500 “ the group is led by the highly experienced real estate litigator Andrew McKenzie Smith”

Relevant Memberships

Andrew is a member of the Property Litigation Association
James Badger

James Badger

Senior Associate

0114 290 6208

james.badger@keebles.com

Background

James graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2008 and obtained his post graduate qualification from the College of Law in Chester in 2009. He qualified as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 2012.

Types of Work

James is an experienced construction lawyer, specialising in the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts from inception to completion.

Experience

James acts for all types of construction professionals including employers, contractors and professional teams. James’ recent experience includes assisting in the delivery of several large multi-use developments in London for a large property developer. James has a keen interest in professional indemnity insurance issues and has experience of working in the arts, entertainment and education sectors.

Directory Ranking

The Legal 500 rankings identify James as a “recommended lawyer” in 2018 and a “key lawyer” in 2019.

Relevant Memberships

James is a member of the Society of Construction Law.

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Alaric Birch

Types of Work

Andrew McKenzie Smith

Background

Types of Work

Directory Quotes

Relevant Memberships

James Badger

Background

Types of Work

Experience

Directory Ranking

Relevant Memberships

Our people

Alaric Birch

Andrew McKenzie Smith

James Badger

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