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 - Yorkshire

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland has noted strength in both the contentious and non-contentious spaces. It advises clients from a range of sectors, including infrastructure, retail and higher education. The team is experienced in both domestic and international projects. It has additional expertise in the energy sector, including nuclear and renewable energy.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland advised WM Morrison Supermarkets in a £2.5 billion transaction in relation to its partnership with Motor Fuel Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jo Hatton-Jones
2
Jo Hatton-Jones
2
Band 2
Jo Hatton-Jones is adept at handling the non-contentious construction aspects of major industrial and energy projects. She also has particular knowledge of the chemical engineering sector.

Jo Hatton-Jones knows the complex documents inside out. She is brilliant.

Joseph Hale
3
Joseph Hale
3
Band 3
Joseph Hale regularly advises on disputes arising from construction projects in the energy sector. He has notable expertise in adjudications and is also an accredited mediator.

Joseph Hale was extremely committed to getting us a good result. He was superb.

Joseph Hale's advice is always very clear; he goes above and beyond.

He is very practical, clear and good at giving commercial advice. That's exactly what we want from a litigator.

Sarah Maylor
4
Sarah Maylor
4
Band 4
Sarah Maylor is recommended for dispute resolution in all appropriate forums with regard to construction and engineering disputes. Her clients include major infrastructure providers in energy, rail and water.

Sarah Maylor has given us great advice.

She is clear-thinking and good at crafting arguments.

Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland

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Yorkshire

Construction

Jo Hatton-Jones
2
Jo Hatton-Jones
2
Band 2
Joseph Hale
3
Joseph Hale
3
Band 3
Sarah Maylor
4
Sarah Maylor
4
Band 4

Members

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Industries

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Energy

chemicals

city centre regeneration

education

healthcare

higher education

industrial

infrastructure

manufacturing

retail

transport

utilities