We have one of the largest construction and engineering teams in the country, with over 30 specialist construction lawyers. Our team includes chartered surveyors, engineers, architects and a practicing adjudicator and arbitrator, which means our advice is based on significant practical experience and commercial insight.
We work with clients at every level of the development and delivery of complex infrastructure, construction and engineering projects. We also advise on all forms of construction dispute resolution. Our projects cross many specialist sectors including energy and utilities, transport and real estate.
We act for some of the largest construction clients from the public and private sectors, including developers, funders, investors, contractors and consultants. Key clients include Costain, Highways England, Affinity Water, Crown Commercial Service, Transport for London, AEG, Serco/Abellio, National Trust and HSBC.
Our practice spans the UK with lawyers qualified in England and Wales and Scotland. We also advise on international projects including in Europe, Africa and Asia.
We are ranked Band 1 (National Leaders) for Construction in Chambers UK 2020.
Our construction law expertise includes:
- Construction contracts and professional appointments - drafting, negotiating and advising on all standard and bespoke forms of contract
- Funding strategies – including PPP, private finance and project finance
- Procurement strategies and regulated procurement
- Health and safety, and
- Disputes / troubleshooting - advising on large scale disputes arising out of complex projects using a broad range of methods of dispute resolution including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, expert determination, conciliation and mediation.