Recognised for ‘extensive knowledge and experience’, Addleshaw Goddard advises on regionally and nationally significant projects, covering all aspects of construction, engineering, and procurement. Its services encompass construction due diligence, risk management, and dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, and various forms of ADR. Team leader James Reynolds, praised for ‘providing the perfect blend of experience, knowledge, and project management’, brings over twenty years of experience in complex construction, regeneration, and civil engineering projects. Ally MacKenzie is well-versed within multi-party construction and engineering disputes across a broad range of sectors; while David Shaw specialises in transactional construction in the utilities, transport, and national infrastructure sectors.

The ‘approachable and knowledgeable team’ at Hawkswell Kilvington Limited offers comprehensive advice and solutions across all aspects of construction and engineering law. Their expertise spans drafting, reviewing, and amending bespoke and standard form construction contracts and subcontracts, as well as resolving disputes through mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and litigation. Based in Leeds, the team is jointly led by Daniel Silberstein, Thomas Salter, and Rachel Heald. Silberstein focuses on complex disputes involving building safety, defects, and professional negligence claims against architects and engineers. Salter has extensive experience handling cases related to extensions of time, non-payment, and contract formation, while Heald specialises in bespoke and standard form construction contracts.

Pinsent Masons LLP offers clients experience across all aspects of construction law, focusing on suppliers and purchasers involved with major construction and infrastructure projects. The Leeds-based team is jointly headed by Stacey Collins and Mark Harris. Collins is a construction and engineer specialist, with over twenty years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors; while Harris is well-versed within energy projects involving conventional power, renewable energy, battery storages, nuclear power, and decommissioning issues. They are supported by Naomi Stafford, who is a name to note in relation to energy transition projects and building and fire safety disputes.

The ‘incredibly experienced’ team at Walker Morris LLP advises on both public and private sector matters, spanning traditional development, modern construction, and major infrastructure and energy projects. Led by Tom Peel from the Leeds-based office, the team is well-versed within student accommodation, build to rent, and modular construction matters. Peel’s expertise ranges from commercial and industrial developments, to modal construction, procurement, and land remediation projects. He is supported by the ‘rising star’, Alex Jones, who has experience in formulating and negotiating construction documents; and the ‘diligent’ Carly Thorpe, who offers expertise in high value and complex construction disputes, particularly those involving sports clubs and issues related to pitch and stand defects.

Barton Legal Limited, praised for ‘deep industry knowledge, hands-on experience, and specialised focus’, offers advice in all aspects of construction, engineering, and commercial property issues. Their services cover contract drafting and negotiation, appointments, warranties, and a complete range of project documentation, along with support in litigation, adjudication, and arbitration. The ‘hugely experienced’ Bill Barton leads the team and brings expertise in specialist bespoke contracts, with particular focus on wind farms, renewable energy, and standard construction projects. He is supported by Katie Kent-Jones, who specialises in dispute resolution within the TCC and ICC, focusing on contractual and design issues, as well as defects and negligence.

CMS specialises in high-value disputes within the infrastructure, healthcare, and leisure sectors, while the non-contentious team handles large-scale project portfolios and provides contract advice for high-value projects. The team is jointly led by Fraser Askham and Helen Johnson from the Sheffield-based office. Askham handles complex and high value disputes in the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors; while Johnson acts for large owners, landlords, investors, operators and developers in major regeneration projects, with focus on the leisure sector. They are supported by Jenny Whipps, who is a name to note in relation to large scale litigation and arbitration disputes.

Recognised for its ‘deep technical understanding’, DLA Piper manages regional, national, and international issues concerning development, infrastructure, energy, global capital projects, and construction disputes. Team leader Ian Doig brings experience in building and engineering issues, particularly in energy and infrastructure related construction matters, and advises on procurement strategies and related documentation. He is supported by Ben Peecock, who assists project sponsors, developers, contractors, and funders on non-contentious construction matters; and Harriet Farrant, who is well-versed within disputes related to breach of contract, wrongful termination, misrepresentation, and professional negligence.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP represents national and international clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular focus on the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. Jo Hatton-Jones and Sarah Maylor jointly lead the team, with Hatton-Jones preparing and negotiating national and international construction contracts in the chemicals, process, energy, and infrastructure sectors; and Maylor handling transactional and contentious construction and engineering-related issues. Joshua Curry is a key figure in project advisory, helping clients proactively avoid disputes, as well as managing all types of construction-related conflicts.

Squire Patton Boggs supports clients across a broad spectrum of construction matters, with a special emphasis on the energy, infrastructure, development, and regeneration sectors. Under the leadership of Zakir Mulla, the team has expertise in PFI/PPP finance projects within the waste, healthcare, water, education, and transport sectors, as well as development projects related to student accommodation, healthcare, hotels, and petrol forecourts. Mulla focuses on major construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects, and assists clients at all levels of the project cycle, from procurement, risk identification and mitigation, to post contract advice and support.

Led by Sarah Wilson, Bevan Brittan LLP‘s construction practice is a go-to name for public sector clients including NHS trusts, education institutions and government bodies. The team has also been expanding its private sector client base, adding to its expertise in acting for insolvent parties, handling PFI-related disputes, energy matters and social housing projects. Wilson is particularly noted for her knowledge of NEC contracts, while Judith Hopper handles construction disputes. Niamh Batterton is also a key name to note.

Freeths LLP handles a wide range of complex and high-value disputes through adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and ADR, with extensive experience in the nuclear, clean energy, petrochemical, utilities, engineering and technology sectors. The practice also advises on non-contentious matters, including residential developments, multi-storey car park constructions, and retail projects. The ‘excellent’ practice head, Rachael Yates, brings extensive experience in construction and engineering disputes, particularly those involving project cost overruns, deduction awards, and the imposition of service failure points.

Gordons LLP has significant expertise in managing complex, high-value disputes, procurement, and contract matters within construction law. Their work covers areas such as sports stadiums, hotels, and both commercial and residential developments. Based in the Leeds office, team leader Richard Piper is well-versed within commercial property development and construction, with particular experience in civil engineering contracts, retail and shopping centre development, and leisure facilities procurement. Connor Mennell, recognised as a ‘star of the future’, is a key figure for building contracts and collateral warranties.

Gosschalks handles a wide portfolio of contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular experience in the rail, utilities, wayleaves and renewable energy sectors. Based in Hull, team leader Matthew Fletcher specialises in resolving disputes in the construction and property sectors, handling adjudications, arbitrations, TCC litigation, and representing clients in mediation. Fletcher is supported by William Buckenham and Abigail Milner; with Buckenham specialising in offshore drilling and rail disputes, and Milner representing employers, contractors, and consultants in commercial development projects.

Shoosmiths LLP manages high-value construction projects across the UK, spanning infrastructure developments, commercial and residential schemes, town centre redevelopments, urban regeneration initiatives, and portfolio acquisitions. The team is jointly led by Rick Atha and John Williams; with Atha specialising in non-contentious matters, including traditional development and investment work, while Williams advises major infrastructure businesses on strategic claims and dispute management.