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Shoosmiths LLP

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Shoosmiths LLP

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About

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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

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Construction - North West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths' Manchester-based construction team has both a regional and national footprint, acting for a wide range of clients, including developers, funders, contractors and public sector organisations. The team has extensive experience in deals within the accommodation sector, taking in student, retirement, affordable housing and leisure developments. Shoosmiths also houses a significant construction disputes offering.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Shoosmiths advised T J Morris in connection with the construction documentation for its development of a new distribution centre at Doncaster.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team is very responsive and quick to jump on urgent developments.

    Construction respondentUK
  • Shoosmiths are experts in their field with a broad and deep experience of the market.

    Construction respondentUK
  • They're an excellent construction team.

    Construction respondentUK
  • The team bring creative strategies and provide regular and accurate cost updates.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Ian Hardman
    Band 2Ian Hardman

    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 respondentUK
    • He is a good individual and well respected in the industry.

      Construction respondentUK
    • He'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 watchEve Johnstone
    Associates to watchEve Johnstone

    Eve Johnstone

    Eve Johnstone assists local authorities, manufacturing companies and global energy players on construction matters.

Ranked Individuals at Shoosmiths LLP (2)

North West

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