Addleshaw Goddard’s construction practice, noted for its ‘strength at all levels of seniority’, is renowned for assisting with complex and large-scale development projects across the tech, leisure, and transport sectors. Charlotte Higham specialises in build-to-rent and student housing matters. Paul O’Kane leads the non-contentious side of the practice, and Susan Bennett is a key name within the team. Nancy McGuire is known for her broad experience in regeneration schemes. Disputes regarding the Building Safety Act are a mainstay of Sarah Wilson‘s workload. The ‘commercially-grounded’ Anthony Willis has expertise in contentious matters, as does John Cleaveley who joined the team in December 2023 from Shoosmiths LLP. Practice head Andrew Greaves is adept at handling international disputes and negotiating major PPP agreements, Paul Barge is noted by clients for his ‘strategic eye’, and Tom Lister is key figure within the practice.

The ‘dynamic, first-rate’ construction group at CMS in Manchester is highly regarded for its expertise handling the full range of high-value, international matters, particularly within the energy sector. ‘Giant in his field’ Chris Hallam heads the practice, which is also well-equipped to handle major transport infrastructure projects. Chris Henshaw has broad experience spanning waste-to-energy, offshore wind and solar projects. Helen Johnson divides her time between Manchester and Sheffield, routinely advising on complex development issues. Charlotte Eccles focuses on non-contentious mandates, while Nick Case is noted for acting in complex construction disputes. Helen Achilleos joined the practice from Pinsent Masons LLP in September 2023 and Jack Duncanson from Myerson Solicitors in January 2024.

Pinsent Masons LLP's team is headed by project solutions specialist Mark Job and Anthony Bradley, who is experienced in assisting with major energy sector construction projects. In Manchester, Graham Alty has notable expertise in nuclear industry, an area in which Laura Tetlow is also an expert. A key example of the team’s work in this sector is its advising Sellafield Limited on the £20bn worth of projects at its Cumbria-based nuclear decommissioning site. Mediation and arbitration is a key area of specialism for Michael Hopkins, and Siân Hughes has experience in handling road and waste-to-energy disputes. The ‘technically excellent’ Arwyn Jones is particularly adept at handling contentious engineering and PFI matters. Other key names include Andrew Batty who provides an ‘exceptional service’. Simon Stubbs left the firm in February 2024 and Helen Achilleos departed in September 2023.

The construction team at Brabners LLP is led by Barry Goodall who regularly advises developers, contractors, and sub-contractors on major infrastructure projects. In Manchester, ‘standout partner’ Jennie Jones is well-equipped to assist clients with both transactional and dispute management issues, while Adam Jason is a key name for development matters. In the Liverpool office, Eleanor Stirrett is noted for her broad knowledge of student developments, and regeneration and infrastructure projects, and Elspeth Christie assists clients across the remit of non-contentious work.

Clyde & Co's Manchester office houses an ‘incredibly well-coordinated’ construction team. ‘Deep strategic thinker’ Steven Cannon heads the practice with his specialism in the renewables, energy, oil and gas industries. Also leading the team is ‘excellent litigator’ Lucy Frith, who has standout expertise in project, construction and engineering disputes. Michael Tomlinson joined the team from CMS in September 2023, and is noted for handling disputes with 'flare'. Lindsay Quinney is particularly adept at handling complex construction-related documentation. Julie Morrisy is noted for handling international work for key clients.

Paul Giles, who is noted by clients as showing ‘a genuine and impressive interest’ in clients’ issues, leads DLA Piper's construction practice, which is based in Manchester. The team is well-equipped to handle disputes, with notable work in student accommodation-related safety issues matters. David Moss has longstanding experience in handling disputes, while Alison Fagan focuses on risk management and contractual aspects of complex and high-value infrastructure projects; Fagan is noted as ‘arguably the best in the business’ for PFI project disputes. Clare Rushton is also a key figure within the team, as is Abigail Holmes.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's Manchester-based team is led by the ‘confident and proactive’ Simon Chamberlain; the team has strong capabilities in advising a broad range of clients spanning the energy, utilities, and transport sectors. The team is also well-equipped to assist publicly funded and government clients. Gregory Buckley is a key name for disputes, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. The procurement of complex contracts is Chris Pickens' primary area of expertise. Also exhibiting vast expertise in contentious issues, Claire Randall-Smith is hailed as a ‘first port of call’ for clients, while newly promoted partner Alice Maloney is ‘incredibly valuable’.

The Liverpool office at Hill Dickinson LLP houses a construction practice headed by Alan Pugh. The team is well-equipped to handle the full range of both domestic and international, high-value matters. The ‘very diligent’ David Oram has longstanding expertise in major project and complex disputes work. Manchester's David Banks is finance and insolvency-related construction specialist. Tricia Morrison, who works across the firm’s Liverpool, Manchester and London offices, often handles contentious matters, while Liverpool's Alex Mosson regularly represents a range of renewable power, mining, LNG storage and road and rail project clients.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s ‘incredibly proactive and solutions-focused’ group in Manchester is headed by Katie Saunders, who is adept at advising on framework drafting, procurement and contract delivery. The team’s portfolio of clients includes names ranging from The Guinness Partnership to City of London. Andy Waite is well-equipped to advise both public and private sector clients on redevelopments and residential projects, and disputes. The 'brilliant' Andrea Leigh is key name of note, and Tom Holroyd also stands out for his expertise in waste sector work.

The construction practice at Shoosmiths LLP is led by Ian Hardman; Hardman’s workload includes assisting clients with complex contracts, and advising on large-scale projects. Construction disputes specialist Jody Kite joined the team in September 2023, bringing his experience in handling engineering, infrastructure, and construction disputes. Former team lead John Cleaveley left the firm in December 2023.

The Manchester-based construction practice at Squire Patton Boggs is praised by clients for being ‘prepared to go the extra mile’. Battery storage and gas peaking projects are key examples of Julian Scott‘s energy and renewables-focused practice; Scott heads the practice. Amy Scott is known for her experience in negotiating building contracts.

TLT's Manchester-based practice regularly assists its diverse client roster with contractual agreements and frameworks, in addition to handling a range of disputes. The team is noted for its strong focus on the energy, real estate, and transport sectors. Sean McCay heads the practice, and is adept at handling dispute avoidance work, particularly in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022. Jahanara Hussain left the firm in July 2023.

Beyond Corporate Law's practice is headed by James Flynn, who routinely acts for specialist sub-contractors, developers, and funders. The team's workload consists of key development projects, including build-to-rent schemes and hotel developments, in addition to high-value, international disputes relating to construction issues.

The construction team at DTM Legal LLP is headed by Jim Morris, who works from both Liverpool and Chester, and is particularly experienced in handling commercial litigation-related matters. In Chester, procurement, contract and framework issues form a significant portion of Guy Thomas‘ practice.

The construction group at Weightmans LLP is formed of practitioners described as ‘experts in their field’. The ‘incredibly supportive’ Tom Collins heads the practice in Liverpool in addition to managing the practice nationally. Collins has experience advising both private and public sector clients on construction disputes. Colette Morgan-Ford is well-known for advising developers, contractors, and professional consultants on construction and engineering related disputes.

Clarke Willmott LLP‘s ‘pragmatic, efficient and solutions-oriented’ construction group is overseen by construction and engineering disputes expert James Driver in Manchester. Mark Christie is noted for his specialism in disputes arising out of Adjudicators' Decisions.

The key practitioner in DWF's construction practice in Manchester is Gemma Wilson, who is regarded as ‘standout’ by clients; Wilson regularly assists with complex development matters in collaboration with specialists from the firm’s national network of offices.

Neil Armstrong arrived from Myerson Solicitors in January 2024, and now heads JMW Solicitors LLP's Manchester construction team, which is well-equipped to assist its clients with development projects and disputes. The team often works collaboratively with the firm's commercial real estate team. Former team lead Andrew Rimmer departed in October 2023 to an in-house role and Helen Daley left the team in September 2023.

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP's ‘dedicated’ Manchester-based construction team is headed by Matthew Grellier and it is able to advise clients on design, refurbishment and construction projects of considerable scale. Documentation aspects of projects are a key element of the team’s workload.

Catherine Kay heads Mills & Reeve LLP's Manchester-based practice. The ‘highly professional' team acts for a varied range of clients, including the Royal Northern College of Music and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Ben Hardiman is a key figure within the team.