About

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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.

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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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