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Our Construction and Engineering team is one of the largest globally, with over 80 fee earners in the UK and a strong international presence across Europe, the Middle East, and the US. Our team advises clients across the full project lifecycle, from procurement and contracting to delivery, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Our practice is particularly active in infrastructure, energy, transport, and real estate, and is involved in many of the UK’s most significant infrastructure developments. We have deep experience in standard and bespoke contracts, including NEC and, FIDIC, standard forms, and regularly support clients on complex, cross-border matters.

Our team’s international arbitration practice continues to expand, with growing activity in ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL proceedings. Clients value our team’s ability to combine technical precision with commercial insight, helping to manage risk and resolve disputes efficiently across jurisdictions.

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Construction - Midlands

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland maintains an exceptional non-contentious practice which is active on big-ticket construction projects in the energy, utilities, transportation and infrastructure sectors, among others. The team advises clients on complex contractual matters, including cross-border undertakings in the energy industry and major city centre developments. The firm represents an impressive range of clients from both the public and private sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland assisted National Grid Electricity Transmission with the delivery of the Great Grid Upgrade programme. The firm advised on the drafting and negotiation of the construction contracts which created the Great Grid Partnership.

Strengths

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Eversheds Sutherland is absolutely top-notch. Their responsiveness is second to none.

Construction respondent
UK

The team is responsive and proactive, which makes them very easy to work with day-to-day.

Construction respondent
UK

Eversheds Sutherland's service is always very quick and we can fully rely on any advice provided.

Construction respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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David Jones
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David Jones
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Band 1

David Jones advises on non-contentious construction matters, including the negotiation of cross-border joint venture projects and other contracts. He has particularly strong knowledge of utilities and infrastructure projects.

David Jones is a fantastic partner. He goes the extra mile for clients.

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Peter Scurlock
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Peter Scurlock
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Band 1
Peter Scurlock is highly esteemed for his expertise in non-contentious construction matters, including contracts and procurement strategy. He has particular experience advising clients in relation to nuclear energy and warehouse construction matters.

Peter Scurlock is an excellent, reliable and very experienced construction lawyer.

He works above and beyond to make sure everything is delivered efficiently and effectively. He is the best lawyer I've dealt with.

Peter has vast knowledge of our industry and business. He is a valued adviser and one of the first people we think of when needing support on negotiating complex construction contracts.

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Richard Hartigan
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Richard Hartigan
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Band 4

Richard Hartigan has a strong track record in assisting developers with both residential and commercial spaces. He is able to support in contractual matters, as well as stakeholder negotiations and other ancillary construction documentation.

Richard has been pivotal in getting contracts over the line while protecting our position.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland

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David Jones
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David Jones
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Band 1
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Peter Scurlock
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Peter Scurlock
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Band 1
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Richard Hartigan
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Richard Hartigan
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Band 4
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Members

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Jonathan Douglas

Head of Department

Margarita Badeva

Ray Hetherington

Richard Dickinson

Sajeed Jamal

Zaafir Raymode

Industries

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data centres

energy

infrastructure

interconnectors

public sector

real estate

transport

utilities