A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP, led by well-known litigator Brendan Fox, covers both contentious and non-contentious matters for its diverse clientele across the housing, commercial property, and energy sectors. The team covers the full spectrum of matters from defects and delay claims to contract execution. Fox stands out for his deep expertise in high-value and cross-jurisdictional construction disputes. On the non-contentious front, James Flanagan largely focuses on drafting all forms of construction and engineering contracts.

Carson McDowell is well-known in the social housing and education sectors, drawing on the firm’s experts in planning, procurement, and health and safety to bolster the construction team’s strong contractual and dispute offering. Stuart Murphy is the head of the practice. Murphy is an expert in advising on disputes and adjudication for supply chain actors and contractors. John Dugdale has a strong developer-side practice, handling the building contracts for high-value projects. Gavin Kerr routinely leads on matters involving the review and negotiation of the full suite of construction contracts.

Tughans‘ construction practice distinguishes itself for its ‘excellent industry knowledge and negotiation strategies’, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Co-heads Michael McCord and Tim Kinney lead the team. Commercial disputes expert McCord is well-positioned to advise on claims related to design and construction defects, as well as delays. Kinney specialises in procurement and is proficient in advising on the public procurement obligations and site clearance aspects of construction contracts. Grainne Kirk, also a construction disputes specialist, supports the team, advising employers, contractors, and subcontractors in a broad range of sectors, including transport, utilities, and residential development.

The Arthur Cox Belfast construction and engineering team is a go-to for advising employers and contractors on disruptions, including the rising costs of materials and supply chain issues. William Curry and Cahal Carvill jointly lead the practice. Curry is experienced in advising on major development projects. Carvill is praised for providing ‘expert commercial advice’ across both transactional matters and disputes, including executing key building contracts and advising on health and safety dispute resolution. Darren Fitzsimmons is another highlighted individual who supports Carvill on the full spectrum of instructions.

The construction team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin advises both private and high-profile public sector clients and is actively growing its number of not-for-profit tenders. Patrick Fleming heads up the team and has extensive expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly in advising local authorities on major projects. Aaron Moore is noted for his experience in construction disputes, regularly advising government bodies on complex claims and development issues. Anna McClimonds is another key name to note.

Eversheds Sutherland advises on the construction and procurement aspects of local and multi-jurisdictional projects and acts for clients on construction disputes in the High Court. Practice head Nuala Maguire was promoted to partner in April 2025 and is proficient in advising on all-island matters. Maguire is well-versed in the full gamut of construction and engineering contracts. Lisa Boyd regularly reviews and negotiates procurement and construction documentation.

The construction team at Mills Selig is spearheaded by Adrian Kerr, who is well-regarded for providing ‘solid and clear construction advice’. Kerr is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including drafting and negotiating construction contracts. Conor Mulligan is adept at advising on disputes with contractors and claims related to construction delays and defects.

Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP‘s construction advisory and disputes practice draws on its Dublin office to provide a broad multijurisdictional offering. The Belfast team is led by construction law specialist Ciaran McNamara, who is qualified in England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland and advises on contentious and non-contentious matters. McNamara is supported by Catherine Burns, who is well-versed in advising clients on the construction and operation phase of energy projects.