The team at Ashfords LLP handles a vast range of construction mandates, spanning advice on the design, construction and operation of various energy facilities as well as acting for developers on a range of claims relating to cladding and fire safety. Carl Thompson leads the team, with a wealth of experience in advising on renewable energy and major infrastructure projects. Stephen Homer is noted for handling a range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters across sectors, including leisure, student accommodation and mainstream commercial projects, while Laura Reeve hosts a non-contentious practice regarding matters such as procurement and redevelopment. Lianne Edwards is known for handling complex construction and engineering disputes within the energy sector, particularly related to renewable energy and waste plants.

Working with asset managers, local authorities and the NHS, the team at Bevan Brittan LLP handles construction mandates related to cost-related claims, major rebuilding works and design and construction of facilities in the health and life sciences sector. Jointly leading the team, Louise Robling heads up the construction dispute resolution side, assisting dispute and advisory work for both employers and contractors in projects across all sectors, including education, housing and infrastructure, while Jonathan Turner provides specialist advice on joint ventures for housing-led development and regeneration work. Also leading the team, Andrew Tobin leads the construction and engineering department, leading on non-contentious work for a range of clients in many sectors, including education, social care and local government.

The construction team at Burges Salmon LLP advises clients on matters including joint ventures relating to procurement and construction, as well as large infrastructure projects in the energy sector. Leading the team as head of the construction and engineering department, Steven James advises clients in the energy and transport sector on matters such as strategic procurement. Richard Adams leads on the contentious side, handling a large number of complex disputes in the area. Lloyd James frequently engages with renewable energy and grid transition construction work, while Jessica Evans handles construction disputes.

Located in Bristol, the team at Clyde & Co represents national and international contractors in the construction and offshore construction industries. Jointly leading the team, Peter O’Brien specialises in construction dispute resolution, representing a wide range of clients such as employers, contractors and sub-contractors across a variety of sectors, including power generation and nuclear, energy-from-waste through to road, rail and infrastructure, as well as more traditional building projects. Kate Lister co-leads the team and is a known specialist in the avoidance and resolution of disputes within the construction, engineering, infrastructure and renewables sectors. Josh Roberts has experience in the energy-from-waste, nuclear and rail sectors, alongside more traditional building projects.

Foot Anstey‘s practice covers a large range of projects, ranging from engineering, energy and infrastructure matters. Ian Stubbs leads the practice with a wealth of experience in handling construction projects related to electrical infrastructure, energy and utilities. Dickon Court leads the contentious team focusing on construction, energy and project disputes and has recently handled matters related to the Building Safety Act, while Brian Hitchcock specialises in construction, engineering and procurement law and acts for developers, institutions, contractors and construction consultants.

Michelmores LLP‘s construction and engineering team is led by Anna Wood, who oversees both contentious and non-contentious matters alike across a vast range of sectors. Ashley Piggott handles dispute resolution across all types of construction and engineering contracts, while Catherine Davis advises a diverse range of clients, including banks, developers and contractors on matters related to procurement. Neil Mason is a key contact.

TLT‘s construction practice covers a wide range of non-contentious and contentious matters, ranging across infrastructure, EV and real estate development. Simon Goss leads the team, advising on major infrastructure and commercial projects, including in the transport energy, defence, health and education sectors. Tom Wrzesien advises on dispute resolution and complex construction, engineering, and energy contracts, while Paul Jackson assists on construction, infrastructure and defence projects and disputes, acting for clients ranging from public and private sector project owners to main contractors and consultants. Rebecca Harries-Williams handles engineering and construction disputes, including building safety claims, professional negligence claims, defects and payment disputes.

VWV‘s team advises on a vast range of construction matters. Practice head Huw Morgan regularly advises funders, building owners, developers and contractors on all aspects of the construction process, with notable specialism in projects procured through PPP/PFI, design and build and partnering arrangements. Jason Prosser handles both contentious and non-contentious construction matters with capabilities in the negotiation of building contracts as well as handling litigation and dispute resolution. Alice Lang assists property developers and clients in the education sector.

The construction practice at Clarke Willmott LLP advises a diverse set of clients that consists of developers, house builders and social housing providers, alongside sponsors, retailers and hotels. Mark Christie handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, including developments, project management and general procurement work as well as related litigation and dispute resolution.

DAC Beachcroft LLP‘s construction team has a longstanding track record, advising on development and infrastructure work across the South West region. Leading the team, Ben Thornycroft provides procurement and contract advice to asset owners, developers, lenders and local government entities. On the contentious side, Nick Hillyard handles litigation, arbitration and adjudication across a range of matters, most notably concerning fire safety defects. Meanwhile, Ben Thomas acts for public and private sector clients, including government and local authorities, property developers and funders on matters such as the design and construction of various asset classes.

Keystone Law‘s construction practice covers the full spectrum of construction matters. Martin Howe handles non-contentious construction law and procurement, while Louise Garcia acts for contractors, employers and developers on a range of contentious matters. Jon Close handles a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, while Tom Phillips specialises in non-contentious aspects of construction and development. Meanwhile, Andrew Thompson specialises in commercial construction projects and handles matters for a variety of industries such as housing, education, retail, healthcare, hotels and hospitality.

RWK Goodman’s construction practice is known for assisting clients across the whole lifecycle of a project, from inception, funding, design, and procurement through to dispute resolution. Leading the team is Andrew Ash, who specialises in construction dispute resolution, representing clients in the Technology and Construction Court. Elizabeth Cully handles matters related to investments into water and sewage management.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP covers a variety of construction mandates and has undertaken matters regarding building safety, low-carbon buildings and collaborative forms of procurement and contract arrangements. On the contentious side, Oliver Williams leads the team on complex and high-value construction disputes and acts for a wide range of clients, including contractors, developers, as well as energy and utility companies. Claire Atkins leads on the non-contentious front, handling the drafting and negotiation of all principal construction contracts and related documents for clients in both the public and private sectors.

With a client roster consisting of engineers, architects and contractors, Beale & Co is noted for its construction and insurance work. The team is noted for handling disputes covering a range of asset classes, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. David McArdle, Nic Pegg and Joanna Lewis lead the team with extensive experience assisting clients defending against complex claims. Tom Wheeler and Lisa Evans are other key names to note.

With a full spectrum practice encompassing both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, Stephens Scown LLP acts for housing associations, mining companies, and renewables companies. Jim Gorrod leads the team.

Thrings LLP‘s construction team handles development and development finance matters, notably on renewable energy projects and corporate occupier mandates. Natalia Sokolov jointly leads the team on the non-contentious side, while Alastair Govier handles construction disputes.