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Joe Bellhouse

Partner - Construction

Practice Areas

Construction & Engineering

Profile

Joe joined BrookStreet des Roches in February 2011, bringing over 25 years' experience in the construction sector. He offers advice on the construction law aspects of: commercial real estate development, investment and use; infrastructure projects; all types of contracts and project procurement, including building contracts, EPC contracts, standard industry contract forms, consultant appointments, security documentation, supply contracts, operation contracts, purchase orders, and the like; dispute resolution, including mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration.

Joe has an MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution from King's College London. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a member of the Society of Construction Law, a member of the Adjudication Society and a committee member of King's College Construction Law Association.

Professional Experience

2011 - Present
Partner
BrookStreet des Roches LLP
2002 - 2011
Partner
Wedlake Bell, London
1999 - 2000
Partner
Shadbolt & Co, London
1990 - 1999
Solicitor and then Partner
Norton Rose, London and Singapore
1981 - 1990
Solicitor
McKenna & Co, London and Singapore

Notable Projects

  • Acted for the developer in respect of the redevelopment of high specification offices at 78 St James Street London with complex issues involving a listed building to the front and connected new build to the rear for sole tenant HSB Private Banking
  • Acted for the developer in relation to the development of mixed use schemes of residential and commercial high rise in east London and in South London, the latter involving a venture with a Residential Social Landlord for affordable housing
  • Acted for the owner/developer in relation to the redevelopment of the Oval cricket ground
  • Acted for the owners/developers in respect of the development and operation of a number of gas turbine and hydro power stations in UK, Europe and in Asia
  • Acted for the owner/developer of a business park in UK involving the use of renewable energy installations
  • Acted for various contractors and owners in disputes involving adjudication, arbitration and litigation
  • Acted for a number of professional consultants providing advice and guidance on contract arrangements