About

Provided by Eversheds Sutherland

We are one of the largest Construction and Engineering teams in the world. As such, we understand the challenges impacting your business and can provide you with a complete range of services to help you manage risks and achieve your project goals.

With over 80 fee earners specialising in Construction & Engineering just in the UK and many more across Europe, we are well placed to support our clients through every stage of their projects, from procurement, contracting and funding to risk management and international arbitration, no matter where they are. We have a deep level of expertise across our core sectors including infrastructure, real estate, energy, and transport, and are engaged in nearly all major infrastructure projects throughout the United Kingdom. Our construction international arbitration practice continues to grow, forming a major part of our business and a key area of focus. This expansion has strengthened our capabilities in construction arbitration, particularly in the UK, France, the Middle East, and the United States.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Wales

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland provides advice across a variety of sectors, both domestically and internationally. It has particular experience in the energy and infrastructure fields. The firm regularly assists with the drafting and negotiation of construction documentation and with procurement issues. It also has broad experience in construction disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland continues to advise Welsh Water in connection with its new water works project being procured through Ofwat’s new Direct Procurement for Customers model.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alison Short
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Alison Short
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Band 1

Alison Short is a non-contentious construction lawyer with strong experience in assisting with the procurement aspects of high-value projects. She is particularly adept at advising on nuclear power and infrastructure developments.

Alison was able to quickly absorb information about our business in order to understand the matter in its commercial and operational context.

She is an exceptional lawyer who provides clear, prompt and commercial legal advice in a calm and dependable manner even when under pressure. She is personable, reliable and a pleasure to work with.

Alison is a pleasure to work with, she delivers excellent advice in a timely manner and in a positive and easy to understand tone.

Bethan Davies
Bethan Davies
Associates to watch

Bethan Davies is a senior associate at Eversheds Sutherland. She is recognised for her notable experience drafting, negotiating and advising on construction documentation for significant projects.

She is really easy to work with, organised and very knowledgeable.

She is an extremely competent construction lawyer and is very responsive.

Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland

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Construction

Alison Short
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Alison Short
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Band 1
Bethan Davies
Bethan Davies
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Members

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Ifan Jones

James Molland

Janine Hughes

Jessica Bennett

Jonathan Douglas

Head of Department

Kayleigh Hawkins

Ryan Jones

Sacha Bacco

Sujira Davies

Industries

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Energy

education

healthcare

infrastructure

nuclear

pharmaceuticals

public sector

renewables

urban regeneration

utilities