UK Guide 2026 : South West
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Provided by Michelmores LLP
Clients include owners and occupiers, developers, main contractors, project managers, members of the professional design team, funders and public sector authorities, at both local and central government level.
The practice complements the work of the Firm’s Commercial Development and Projects teams, particularly in relation to its developer and public sector clients, and those requiring expert advice and guidance on regulatory matters as part of the construction process.
Our specialists also support the Firm’s private clients who both generate and spend their wealth through property investment.
The team has significant experience in construction dispute resolution and places a strong emphasis on acting alongside clients to achieve an early resolution wherever possible.
Where negotiation or mediation is inappropriate, we have a robust and vigorous approach to the resolution of disputes by adjudication, arbitration, litigation or expert determination as circumstances require but always with an emphasis on ensuring the client’s commercial interests are wherever possible achieved and costs kept to a minimum.
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Michelmores has a notable contentious and non-contentious construction department with a wealth of experience in significant public sector projects. The firm's clients include NHS trusts, local councils, house builders and private developers. The team shows particular strength in the education and energy sectors. The firm has offices across the South West, including in Exeter, Bristol and Cheltenham.
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With Michelmores, we feel that we have people who understand our business.
The team at Michelmores has an array of specialists that can service all our needs.
Michelmores is client-centric and builds long-term relationships. It also shows a commitment to ethical and social values.
There is a good blend of experience in this team that can handle all matters referred to them. They are always quick to respond to issues and good communicators.
They have very good and comprehensive knowledge, which produces sensible, well-grounded advice.
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Ashley Pigott is a highly rated lawyer with substantial experience in handling construction disputes and arbitrations for clients, including local authorities and property owners.
Ashley Pigott provided a top-level service.
Ashley provided sound advice and assurance.
Anna Wood is commended for her mixed construction practice. She provides advisory support and dispute expertise to a host of construction clients, including developers and contractors. She has deep roots in the South West region, but her practice is truly national.
Anna Wood is fantastic at making sure we do the right thing.
Anna Wood is personable, decisive, efficient and gets things done.
She is very good at explaining risks in a way that makes sense to us.
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