Construction
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 3
Contact number
+44 161 236 2002Chambers Review
Clyde & Co has a noteworthy practice with a wide client base, including developers, contractors and public bodies. The team possesses significant strength in both non-contentious and contentious construction matters. It is adept at representing clients in high-value adjudications and litigation before the Technology and Construction Court. The team offers particular expertise in the education sector, acting for several universities.
Work Highlights
- Clyde & Co acted for the University of Manchester on a £20 million defect claim, mediating on behalf of the university and reaching a successful settlement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The responsiveness from Clyde & Co is first-class. We have relied on their team throughout proceedings and they are always available when needed. Their advice is always clear and straightforward."
"Clyde & Co were able to give practical advice on complex legal challenges."
"They quickly get to the heart of complex issues and present their advice in a clear, logical and easy-to-follow way. The team are commercial, pragmatic and helpful."
"They have a good mix of partners and associates to handle the workload and are highly focused on customer service."
"The responsiveness from Clyde & Co is first-class. We have relied on their team throughout proceedings and they are always available when needed. Their advice is always clear and straightforward."
"Clyde & Co were able to give practical advice on complex legal challenges."
"They quickly get to the heart of complex issues and present their advice in a clear, logical and easy-to-follow way. The team are commercial, pragmatic and helpful."
"They have a good mix of partners and associates to handle the workload and are highly focused on customer service."
Notable Practitioners
Lucy Frith is a respected disputes lawyer in the projects and construction team at Clyde & Co. She regularly assists clients with defect claims arising out of energy and housing developments.
"Lucy is a delight to work with. She is very hard-working and client-focused."
"Lucy is an exceptional lawyer. She is easy to work with and strategic in her thinking."
"Lucy's expertise, dedication and unwavering commitment have been instrumental. She is an invaluable asset and a true embodiment of excellence in legal service."
Steve Cannon is a respected construction lawyer with a prominent practice assisting clients with contentious matters. He regularly provides representation in disputes over design and construction defects, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors.
"Steve brings his years of experience in the industry to provide sharp, focused, commercial and practical advice."
"Steve's advice is very consistent and clear. He has a real gift for communicating technical matters in a straightforward manner. His commercial and strategic advice is of an incredibly high standard."
"He is really commercial and client-focused."