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DLA Piper LLP

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Construction - North West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper represents clients on contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including on utilities and infrastructure developments. It is noted for representing a broad array of clients, including developers, investment funds and local authorities. It regularly acts on disputes connected to developments in the education, manufacturing, sport and transport sectors, as well as PFI and PPP projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised several major international infrastructure investors who have

    invested in UK infrastructure assets under the Public Private Partnership model and have formed the Association of Infrastructure Investors.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper deal with complex and evolving issues, with significant time pressures.

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  • Every member of the DLA Piper team is very experienced and dedicated.

    Construction respondentUK

  • The team is always accessible, diligent, and prudent, listening well, taking measured, agreed-upon action to address the client's concerns. They consistently provide clear, concise advice promptly.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Giles
    Paul Giles

    Paul Giles

    Paul Giles is a respected construction lawyer with a noteworthy practice representing developers and manufacturers. He has extensive experience of being instructed by a range of clients on disputes in various sectors, including infrastructure, sport and energy.

    • Paul is a pleasure to work with.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Paul is a strong negotiator and is not afraid to roll his sleeves up when the going gets tough.

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  • Alison Fagan
    Alison Fagan

    Alison Fagan

    Alison Fagan is a noted construction lawyer who has in-depth expertise of PFI disputes concerning defects. She regularly advises clients in the infrastructure, education and healthcare sectors.

    • Alison Fagan offers strong advice and is visionary in terms of wider sector developments.

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