Blake Morgan LLP has a strong track record in construction matters across the energy, retail, and banking sectors. The team is co-led by Richard Wade, Joanna Rees, and Simon Lewis, and Wade is highly proficient in construction contract drafting and property agreements. Lewis leads on construction disputes, and Owen Wilson is well versed in transactional work. Gemma Hill and Blaise Joubert are other key team members.

Cripps is a key contact for developers, investment funds, and property portfolio managers on the management and establishment of their assets. James Lee oversees the team from Tunbridge Wells and is skilled at project finance work and contracts, while Nitej Davda is knowledgeable of landlord and tenant mandates. Iain Benson handles projects in the education, transport, and water sectors.

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Headed by Guildford-based Kimberley Eyssell, Stevens & Bolton LLP has a proven track record in Building Safety Act claims. Eyssell’s broad client roster encompasses construction professionals, corporate occupiers, and contractors, while Ben Willis is knowledgeable of the construction aspects of development agreements.

Skilled at infrastructure disputes, Field Seymour Parkes LLP’s construction offering is overseen by Reading-based James Palmer. Palmer has more than two decades of experience in construction disputes, and his recent caseload encompasses contractor disputes, issues of developer delays, and construction delays.

A strong choice for subcontractors, Palmers is often engaged in sizeable infrastructure projects domestically and across Europe. Adam Davis and Layna Thompson co-lead the team, and Thompson is adept at construction delay and disruption claims.

Jointly led by Jonathan Gold and Peter Sheridan, Sheridan Gold LLP is noted for its capabilities in engineering matters. Gold is well regarded in the infrastructure sector, while Jane Ryland often advises contractors.

Operating out of Tunbridge Wells, Thomson Snell & Passmore is geared to handle construction project planning, disputes, and Building Safety matters. Chris Kirby-Turner and Caroline Watkins co-lead the practice, and Turner is a key contact for professional negligence claims surrounding design failings. Watkins has expertise in engineering utilities framework agreements, Caroline O’Dwyer is experienced in property portfolio management, and Joseph Navas is another key team member.

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Headed by Ian Stubbs, Foot Anstey is well regarded in the energy, water, and residential sectors. The practice, which is knowledgeable of residential schemes, is often engaged in data centre mandates and significant regeneration projects. Hayley Steel is a key port of call for developers and housebuilders in the retirement sector, while Simone Protheroe is skilled in construction disputes.

Holmes & Hills is led by Sam Bawden, who is skilled at infrastructure and energy projects. Lawrence Pearce is noted for his capabilities in disputes surrounding defects and is a key port of call for contractors and subcontractors. Abbie Chisnall is experienced in payment disputes and construction contract claims, while Chrissie Parkes is informed on construction delays.

With in-depth expertise in the Building Safety Act, Lester Aldridge LLP is a key contact for contractors, housing associations, and high-net-worth individuals. Rachel Gimson is a key team member with notable expertise in construction disputes.

Focused on the healthcare, education, and public sector sectors, Mills & Reeve LLP is knowledgeable of building safety, ESG, and energy transition mandates. Dominic Jones leads the team, and is particularly active in the private sector, while Iain Murdoch is well versed in construction procurement issues. Other key members of the team include Barry Herholdt, Lauren Searson, and Grace Barnard.

With in-depth expertise in new build home defect claims, B P Collins LLP’s broad client roster encompasses contractors, subcontractors, and developers. The practice is co-led by Steven Smith and Craig Williams, and Smith often advises on mixed-use and residential developments. Williams is well regarded in the environmental sector, Rajiv Malhotra is informed in workmanship defects, and Simon Carroll handles international disputes. Mike Elliott, Dharum Basra, and Heather Burch are other key team members.

Turned to by leading domestic developers, Herrington Carmichael LLP is knowledgeable of construction disputes and residential conveyancing. Operating out of Farnborough, the practice is led by Cesare McArdle, who is knowledgeable of building contracts, while Jed Temple is experienced in construction projects across Australia, the Middle East, and the UK. Alex Harper is another key team member.

Led by St Albans-based Robert Ryall, SA Law LLP is geared to handle both contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. With expertise in construction litigation, Ryall is a key port of call for contractors and subcontractors, while Tracy Lacey-Smith is well versed in contract disputes. Helen Young is another key team member.