Brendan Smyth

Position: Partner
Joined Calvert: 2009

Brendan has specialised in construction law since qualification and has acted for a variety of banks, developers, contractors, professional consultants and tenants. He is experienced in all aspects of non-contentious construction – advising on, negotiating and drafting letters of intent, building contracts, bonds, guarantees, consultant appointments, collateral warranties and third party rights and also the construction elements of related real estate and banking documentation including agreements for lease, development and funding agreements.

Career History

BA Law and LLB – University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Qualified as an attorney in South Africa in 2001
QLTT – BPP Law School
Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2003
Associate at Addleshaw Goddard LLP 2001 – 2009

Interests beyond the office

Brendan is a sport enthusiast (watching and participating in various sports including cricket, golf, rugby, surfing and tennis) and has a keen interest in playing and listening to music.