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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : North East

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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Rankings

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Construction - North East

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
DAC Beachcroft has a highly regarded team noted for its representation of purchasers and suppliers in complex contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The firm acts for clients across both the private and public sectors and is notably active on behalf of residential developers, construction professionals, design-and-build contractors and academic institutions. DAC Beachcroft has a strong specialist knowledge in energy projects and is well known for handling insurance-related matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • DAC Beachcroft advised the University of Sunderland on the terms of its building contract with Maris Interiors and associated consultant appointments and construction issues in relation to the fitting out works and other upgrade works to its new London campus buildings.

Strengths

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  • The team at DAC have wide ranging skills and experience, and are able to draw upon the considerable expertise of other internal departments.

    Construction respondentUK

  • The tactics and positioning by DAC Beachcroft were spot on in every respect, including their recommendations as to which experts and Counsel to work with on the matter.

    Construction respondentUK

  • The team represent good value combined with a thorough and personal service. They always respond promptly and in line with what we have asked of them.

    Construction respondentUK

  • The knowledge and experience held by the partners we have dealt with means that we would be confident in instructing them in any matters for us.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Harrison
    James Harrison

    James Harrison

    James Harrison is an expert in non-contentious construction matters and regularly advises clients on building agreements, refurbishment contracts and joint venture acquisitions. He acts for clients from the housing, contracting, education and charity sectors.

    • James is extremely knowledgeable, commercially aware and always ready to help whether on an ad hoc basis or with a planned matter.

      Construction respondentUK

    • James always makes himself available to explain complex construction cases in a clear and comprehensive way.

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  • Andrew Clough
    Andrew Clough

    Andrew Clough

    Andrew Clough assists clients from the private sector with construction disputes and adjudications on major infrastructure projects, demolitions and mixed-use developments.
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  • Stephen McLellan
    Stephen McLellan

    Stephen McLellan

    Stephen McLellan assists clients from the property development and medical sectors with contentious construction matters.

    • Steve is excellent and always ready to talk through complex issues.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Stephen provides an entirely refreshing approach to construction legal advice and support. All communications, directions and advice is concise and easily digested.

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