Construction: Contentious
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a strong practice with acknowledged strength in the full range of construction work. The team commands significant experience acting on contentious and non-contentious matters for both contractors and developers. It acts on big-ticket matters in the UK and around the globe, often advising on energy and property development issues. The firm's London team is complemented by an extensive global network of offices. Hogan Lovells regularly acts for an impressive range of employers, contractors and funders.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised King's Cross Central LP on all construction aspects of the £2 billion, eight million square feet King's Cross Central development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells provided timely and efficient guidance. The experienced team provided effective support and were flexible to providing legal support with a satisfactory level of information."
"Hogan Lovells' knowledge was first-class, as was the application of this knowledge. The response time was great."
"Hogan Lovells is proficient. The team is well-resourced and very responsive."
"Hogan Lovells has good sectoral experience. It has top-tier procurement specialists and is good for both litigation and transactional work. The firm is very responsive."
"Hogan Lovells provided timely and efficient guidance. The experienced team provided effective support and were flexible to providing legal support with a satisfactory level of information."
"Hogan Lovells' knowledge was first-class, as was the application of this knowledge. The response time was great."
"Hogan Lovells is proficient. The team is well-resourced and very responsive."
"Hogan Lovells has good sectoral experience. It has top-tier procurement specialists and is good for both litigation and transactional work. The firm is very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Gillian Thomas is considered a go-to lawyer for non-contentious construction matters. She often advises clients on procurement and contracts relating to significant commercial, mixed-use and regeneration projects.
"Gillian Thomas gives good commercial advice. She is responsive. She explains difficult construction aspects quite easily."
"Gillian is very good."
Emerson Holmes acts in arbitrations arising from delay, disruption and costs claims. He is very experienced handling disputes arising in Asia.
"Emerson Holmes is proactive. He will really dig into everything. He is excellent at client management and is very hard-working."