Construction
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
Contact number
(0117) 917 3000Chambers Review
Osborne Clarke has a strong reputation for providing high-quality advice to public and private sector clients across a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm acts on both domestic and international work, with extensive knowledge of the energy sector. The team is adept at representing contractors and suppliers in arbitrations and adjudications arising out of construction projects, and also offers substantial expertise in contractual matters.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke advised the University of Bristol on the procurement of a contractor to deliver a new academic building and associated public realm as part of the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus project. The campus development is reported to cost £500 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Osborne Clarke has a strong team which demonstrates a very good commitment to its clients. The lawyers are responsive, insightful and excellent across disciplines."
"On all occasions, our Osborne Clarke team has been commercially minded and willing to support our business decisions."
"Advice and support is given with quiet confidence – there is no ego involved; the firm simply delivers pragmatic, practical advice and gets the job done. This is incredibly important to us."
"Osborne Clarke is a valued partner. The team is up to speed with all that we do, offering support, advice and comments throughout each stage of every project or transaction."
"Osborne Clarke has a strong team which demonstrates a very good commitment to its clients. The lawyers are responsive, insightful and excellent across disciplines."
"On all occasions, our Osborne Clarke team has been commercially minded and willing to support our business decisions."
"Advice and support is given with quiet confidence – there is no ego involved; the firm simply delivers pragmatic, practical advice and gets the job done. This is incredibly important to us."
"Osborne Clarke is a valued partner. The team is up to speed with all that we do, offering support, advice and comments throughout each stage of every project or transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Davies regularly advises clients on the procurement and construction aspects of student accommodation, industrial and mixed-use development projects. A qualified chartered quantity surveyor, he has deep experience in all aspects of non-contentious construction law.
"Phil is excellent in his approach and organisation. He deals with Issues or problems pragmatically, with a problem-solving and collaborative approach."
Alexandra Gower regularly advises clients on contractual and procurement matters regarding large residential and commercial construction projects. She has notable expertise in the build-to-rent and care home sectors.
"Alexandra is a excellent operator."
"Alexandra gives clear and robust advice and, even when addressing a regulatory-heavy aspect, manages to be pragmatic and approachable, rather than theoretical."
"Alexandra is always on hand to provide advice and help with complex contractual matters."
Duncan Parker advises developers, funders and contractors on non-contentious matters in the green energy space. He has specialist expertise in battery storage infrastructure projects.
"Duncan is a great team leader. He adds a lot of value to the process."
"Duncan is very good with complicated commercial issues. He's one of our go-to advisers."
"Duncan provides pragmatic advice grounded in strong market knowledge. He offers practical solutions to complex issues and is good at dealing with stakeholders."
Ranked Lawyers at
Osborne Clarke LLP
South West