Date: Thursday 23rd June 2022 | Time: 12pm- 1pm

There is no doubt that buying and developing super-prime properties can be problematic. Clients are often a few steps removed from the process, there are often complex finance structures, the designs are often ambitious, the sites are often fraught with access and ground issues, materials are difficult to source and those on site need to be the best of the best. Working in a world which is so demanding and leaves such little room for error is not easy. However, when it is done right, what you end up with is spectacular. The hard work is worth it and the high price points are justified. But there are ways to smooth the process. It is about assessing risks early, informing your client of such risks and the potential repercussions, ensuring protections and documentation are in place and (to the extent that you can) mitigating those risks.

Chaired by Priya Rawal, founder and CEO of The Luxury Property Forum.

Panellists:

James Carter-Brown, Partner, Head Of UK Residential Building Consultancy at Knight Frank LLP

Matteo Canepari, Head of Design and Planning at Westminster Development Services (The OWO)

Scott Curtis, Senior Associate at CMS Cameron McKenna, Nabarro, Olswang LLP

Peter Courtney, Regional Director at Thomas & Adamson

Shaun Harrison, Senior Account Executive at Vizion Insurance Brokers