Department profile
Osborne Clarke LLP

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Osborne Clarke LLP

Rankings

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Construction - South West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Osborne Clarke advised McLaren Property on the development of a 375-bed build-to-rent project at Water Lane, Leeds.

Strengths

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  • Everybody I have worked with at Osborne Clarke has handled matters effectively and efficiently.

    Construction respondentUK
  • Osborne Clarke is commercial, pragmatic and tailors its services to the needs of the client.

    Construction respondentUK
  • Osborne Clarke provides an excellent service by making complex legal matters simple through prompt, clear and succinct advice.

    Construction respondentUK
  • They deliver good quality work within agreed timeframes.

    Construction respondentUK
  • They're a very proactive team, which actively strive to find solutions and propose strategies in order to address or avoid issues.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Philip Davies
    Band 1Philip Davies

    Philip Davies

    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.
    • Philip Davies has fantastic knowledge and is always on hand to offer advice on complicated matters.

      Construction respondentUK
    • I would struggle to find a better lawyer than him in this field.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Philip Davies understands our requirements. He can always be relied upon.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Band 3Alexandra Gower
    Band 3Alexandra Gower

    Alexandra Gower

    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.
    • She provides excellent advice, speedily.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Alexandra Gower is highly commercial, pragmatic and has good market experience. She is great, I highly recommend her.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Alexandra Gower is outstanding.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Up and ComingDuncan Parker
    Up and ComingDuncan Parker

    Duncan Parker

    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 gave good support on an agreement we drafted.

      Construction respondentUK

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