UK Guide 2026 : Wales
Ranked Individuals
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.
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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.
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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.
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The team was able to absorb information on complicated business processes with a view to providing practical advice on relevant contracts.
I have had excellent service and responsiveness on all matters I have instructed Eversheds Sutherland on.
They are proactive, detailed and engaged. What sets them apart is their ability to think ahead and for the client.
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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 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.
Construction
Construction
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Sacha Bacco
James Molland
Ryan Jones
Janine Hughes
Ifan Jones
Sujira Davies
Kayleigh Hawkins
Jessica Bennett
Jonathan Douglas
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