
Construction
UK Guide 2026 : North West
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Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Our construction law team has advised on some of the UK’s most significant construction projects over the years, including infrastructure projects, commercial/residential schemes, town centre redevelopments, urban regeneration schemes and portfolio acquisition/disposal projects.
Clients can tap into our commercial and contractual experience to explore ways to de-risk projects. We can give strategic advice at scheme inception on procurement and institutional expectations. After works commencement, we can offer transactional support. Our skilled contentious lawyers can help to avoid claims and resolve any disputes that may arise.
We also have specialists who can advise on the development of brownfield sites to ensure that necessary remediation can be identified and carried out satisfactorily, and suitably validated. We can help our clients to put in place appropriate appointments for environmental consultants and remediation engineers.
Our advice factors in the challenges typically faced by our clients. These include issues such as skills shortages, material price volatility, the use of digital tools and offsite construction. We listen to our clients’ concerns, preferences and ambitions. We try to identify all related risks, and offer ideas for potential solutions. Our understanding of the market and knowledge of proposed legislative change means we are able to apply a long-term perspective to our support.
Clients (5)
- Select Property (including Affinity Living and Ask Real Esta
- Cityheart
- H20 Urban
- Ask Real Estate
- Muse
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Work Highlights
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Shoosmiths advised T J Morris in connection with the construction documentation for its development of a new distribution centre at Doncaster.
Strengths
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The team is very responsive and quick to jump on urgent developments.
Construction respondentUKShoosmiths are experts in their field with a broad and deep experience of the market.
Construction respondentUKThey're an excellent construction team.
Construction respondentUKThe team bring creative strategies and provide regular and accurate cost updates.
Construction respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Ian Hardman
Ian Hardman is a well-regarded construction lawyer with a strong reputation for assisting developers and local authorities. Ian is a very knowledgeable construction lawyer with a strong grasp of current market trends and practice.
Construction respondentUKHe is a good individual and well respected in the industry.
Construction respondentUKHe's exceptional. Ian is a very slick, fantastic operator who gets things done with minimal interference. You give him the job and he brings it back wrapped in a bow without silly questions.
Construction respondentUK
Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Eve Johnstone
Eve Johnstone assists local authorities, manufacturing companies and global energy players on construction matters.
Ranked Individuals at Shoosmiths LLP (2)
Members
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Stephanie Macpherson

Patrick Garner
Head of Department

Jody Kite

Ian Hardman
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Eve Johnstone
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