
Construction
UK Guide 2026 : North West
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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.
Industries (7)
- Energy
- utilities
- transport
- infrastructure
- public sector
- rail
- power
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Work Highlights
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Eversheds Sutherland advised Network Rail regarding contracts for the Midland Rail Hub alliance contract, a £1.5 billion project for new and improved railway infrastructure across the Midlands. This involved the creation and agreement of a multi-party contract using the industry standard form NEC4 Alliance Contract.
Strengths
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The team are extremely responsive and always provide very effective coverage even in extremely busy periods.
Construction respondentUKEversheds Sutherland is extremely client focused and responsive. The legal advice and support that they provide is very pragmatic and considered and is always well-tailored to the client needs.
Construction respondentUKThe team have excellent knowledge and foresight with real experience.
Construction respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Simon Chamberlain
Simon Chamberlain advises a range of clients, including local authorities and utility companies, on both transactional and contentious construction matters. He is head of Eversheds Sutherland's construction and engineering team in the North. Simon has consistently provided timely, clear and objective advice to support the drafting, negotiation and execution of a range of construction contracts. He is a pleasure to work with.
Construction respondentUKSimon is our go-to person for non-contentious construction matters.
Construction respondentUKSimon is excellent and has done such good deals. He's great.
Construction respondentUK
Band 3 
Band 3 
Gregory Buckley
Gregory Buckley is an experienced construction lawyer who specialises in assisting clients with contentious issues. He is particularly adept at advising on defect, delay and final account disputes arising out of energy and infrastructure developments. He is very pragmatic, gets to the point very quickly and helps us develop our legal process.
Construction respondentUKGregory is excellent across the patch.
Construction respondentUK
Band 4 
Band 4 
Claire Randall-Smith
Claire Randall-Smith is recognised for her experience handling construction disputes, with notable expertise in the energy sector.
Claire is both extremely knowledgeable and creative.
Construction respondentUKShe is an excellent contentious construction lawyer, she is extremely thorough and has excellent knowledge.
Construction respondentUKClaire has a great service and levels of understanding often in difficult times.
Construction respondentUK
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Alice Maloney
Alice Maloney is a partner at Eversheds Sutherland who specialises in resolving disputes and advising clients on evading disputes concerning significant construction projects.
I was impressed by Alice's approach.
Construction respondentUK
Ranked Individuals at Eversheds Sutherland (4)
Members
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Adam Smith

Stephen Marsh

Chris Lamb

Tish Drakonaki

Lucy Storrow

Ryan Deary

Sean Smithers

Vicky Peters

Jonathan Douglas
Head of Department


Gregory Buckley
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Claire Randall-Smith
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Alice Maloney
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Eversheds Sutherland has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 Band 3 Global 2026
Practice area: Construction
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
View department profile for Global 2026Band 4 Global 2026
Practice area: Construction
Location: United Arab Emirates
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