Squire Patton Boggs

About George

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.

Experience

  • 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.

Credentials

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

Expertise

Services
  • Real Estate
Industries
  • Construction & Engineering

About our firm

One of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused business solutions by combining our legal, lobbying and political capabilities and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations. More than 1,500 lawyers in over 40 offices across four continents provide unrivaled access to expertise.