Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 1
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Gowling WLG boasts a respected construction group that provides a strong offering in both the contentious and non-contentious spaces. It acts on high-profile, complex matters, with particular experience in energy projects and commercial developments, and has the ability to assist with regional and national projects. The team advises on infrastructure projects and redevelopments, including PFI schemes, representing developers and contractors. Gowling WLG also handles high-value contentious matters related to contractual disputes, technical issues and defective work.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG advised Osborne + Co on the procurement aspects of Santander's new digital banking headquarters in Milton Keynes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The service provided by the Gowling construction team is first-class. They are always there to provide quick and well-considered advice and have strength in depth to take on complex matters."
"Gowling provided first-class handling of a technically complex dispute. They were always available to speak and produced high-quality work."
"The service provided by the Gowling construction team is first-class. They are always there to provide quick and well-considered advice and have strength in depth to take on complex matters."
"Gowling provided first-class handling of a technically complex dispute. They were always available to speak and produced high-quality work."
Notable Practitioners
Head of Gowling's non-contentious offering Richard Green advises clients with regard to construction documentation and decommissioning mandates. He also advises local authorities and corporate sporting entities on major retail, expansion and regeneration projects.
"Richard is a great guy to have on your side. He provides good advice on complex matters and is often our go-to lawyer."
Michael O'Shea heads the contentious construction practice and is an accredited mediator and arbitrator as well as a former quantity surveyor. He is well regarded for his ability to handle disputes for contractors and developers arising from large-scale development projects.
"Michael is very knowledgeable and calm."
"Michael has a great industry appreciation and understanding."
"Mike always provides first-class advice and service."
"He has a strong awareness of client needs and a deep understanding of the law and how it is best applied in a commercial context."
Paul Green's practice is focused on non-contentious construction matters. He is regularly sought out by developer clients for his ability to advise across a range of projects including road infrastructure and mixed-use developments.
"Paul has an excellent knowledge of the sector."
"He has a strong practice and is a good construction lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
Midlands