DAC Beachcroft LLP’s Newcastle-based construction and engineering team benefits from its integration within the firm’s national offering and is especially noted for its work with education and public sector clients. The group is active in the regional construction market, acting for contractors, housebuilders, design and build contractors, consultants and insurers. The team also advises across health, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and investment fund clients. James Harrison heads the national non-contentious practice, and Andrew Clough and Stephen McLellan have extensive expertise in disputes, handling complex domestic and international matters. Rachel Gibson and Ruth Davidson add further strength in transactional and contentious matters, respectively.

Muckle LLP’s construction and engineering team is well-regarded for its work on large and complex projects across the North East and beyond, with a growing national presence. The team advises across a wide range of sectors including the commercial, industrial, residential, education, sport and leisure spaces, with recent activity focused on transport, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and housing mandates. Adam Aston leads the team and is noted for his expertise in non-contentious development work. Lucilla Waugh handles a diverse portfolio of complex and high-value northern projects, while Ross Galbraith has significant experience, particularly in student accommodation developments.

Sintons LLP’s construction and engineering team delivers expert advice across both contentious and non-contentious matters, acting for clients nationally. The team advises employers, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, funders and design consultants on a wide range of issues. On the non-contentious side, the team regularly supports projects involving food production facilities, schools, residential schemes and care homes. Department head Alex Rayner brings deep sector expertise, advising on all aspects of construction law with particular strength in adjudication and transactional matters. Sara Morgan adds further capability in non-contentious work, with extensive experience advising on construction-related contractual arrangements across a broad client base.

Ward Hadaway LLP’s construction and engineering team advises a diverse client base on complex projects and disputes, with expertise spanning commercial developments, public sector schemes, housebuilding projects and large-scale engineering issues. The team supports clients ranging from SMEs to major national and international names. Neil Williamson leads the team, advising on a full range of construction documentation. Kieran Kelly handles both contentious and non-contentious matters for a variety of industry players. Paul Reekie has over 35 years’ experience in construction disputes, while Philippa Jones focuses on major infrastructure projects, drawing on her dispute resolution background.

Weightmans’ construction team acts on complex, high-value, multi-party matters for a broad client base, including public bodies, private developers, contractors, consultants and insurers. The full-service practice is trusted by numerous insurance companies and regularly instructed by institutional clients, international corporations and regional businesses across the housebuilding, energy and specialist manufacturing sectors. Alan Ross advises on contract drafting and negotiation, while Natalie Keyes brings wide-ranging experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction work.

Hay & Kilner’s construction and engineering team offers specialist advice on both contentious and transactional matters, acting for North East owner-managed businesses and construction professionals. The team is regularly instructed by design teams, contractors, sub-contractors and funders on collateral warranties and appointments across a variety of projects, including housing schemes, care homes and commercial developments. Team head Jan Rzedzian advises on projects and disputes locally, nationally and internationally, including energy, infrastructure and retail developments.