George Devine
Associate
George Devine is an associate in the Construction & Engineering team. He has advised a broad range of clients on construction and engineering matters, including developers, landlords, tenants, financial institutions, local and national government bodies, pension funds, contractors and consultants.
George has experience with the major forms of construction and engineering contracts, including the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) and New Engineering Contract (NEC) suites, as well as dealing with the preparation and negotiation of bespoke contracts.
George handles a wide range of construction contracts, including building contracts, pre-construction agreements, vesting agreements, development management agreements, professional appointments, collateral warranties, novation agreements, parent company guarantees and performance bonds. He also advises on construction matters relating to real estate transactions, corporate acquisitions and disposals, as well as financing deals.
George is experienced in a wide variety of sectors, including manufacturing, industrial and logistics, healthcare, defence and aerospace, student accommodation, offices, residential and hospitality.
- Acting for Bruntwood SciTech on the masterplanning and development of the city-centre innovation district, Sister, in Manchester, UK.
- Advising a global manufacturing client on a range of upgrade works across its facilities, including both design and build and construction management procurement.
- Advising a top-tier English football club on the refurbishment and redevelopment of its stadium.
- Advising an NHS trust on the demolition, relocation and development of a new hospital in the North East of England.
Education
- BPP University, Manchester, L.P.C., 2021
- BPP University, Manchester, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2018
- University of Manchester, Manchester School of Architecture, B.Arch. (Hons.), , 2016
Admissions
- England and Wales, 2023
Memberships & Affiliations
- Member, Law Society of England and Wales