Ben Willis

Partner
Ben helps clients navigate complex construction projects, removing legal obstacles and enabling progress.
Ben helps clients navigate complex construction projects, removing legal obstacles and enabling progress.

About

Ben has over two decades of experience in non-contentious construction law, joining Stevens & Bolton in 2018 and becoming a partner in 2020.

He advises clients on procurement, drafting and negotiating building contracts, consultant appointments, bonds, guarantees, partnering agreements, framework agreements, and the construction aspects of funding agreements, joint ventures, development agreements, and leases. Ben’s clients include investors, developers, contractors, occupiers, universities, local authorities, banks and consultants across a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, industrial and logistics, retail and offices, finance, education, and manufacturing. He is known for his pragmatic approach, commercial thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Expertise
Construction and engineering projects Real estate and construction Industrial and logistics

Experience

  • Recent work
    • Leading on the construction of one of the world’s largest monopile factories.
    • Helped a major car manufacturer build a new storage facility at a UK port.
    • Advising a contractor on multiple construction projects, including flagship projects in prime Central London locations.
    • Represented several fibre optic technology companies on their roll out of fibre optic infrastructure across the UK, advancing technological connectivity.
  • Qualifications and recognition

    Ben is recognised for his technical excellence and client-focused service. He has been acknowledged in industry publications for his expertise in construction law and his ability to build strong client relationships.

  • Leading on the construction of one of the world’s largest monopile factories.
  • Helped a major car manufacturer build a new storage facility at a UK port.
  • Advising a contractor on multiple construction projects, including flagship projects in prime Central London locations.
  • Represented several fibre optic technology companies on their roll out of fibre optic infrastructure across the UK, advancing technological connectivity.

Ben is recognised for his technical excellence and client-focused service. He has been acknowledged in industry publications for his expertise in construction law and his ability to build strong client relationships.

Ben Willis is extremely approachable and flexible in his approach and advice. He’s a great team player and excellent communicator.
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