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Weightmans

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Our team is nationally recognised. We provide a full service and advise on all aspects of construction risk management from procurement to completion. We build strong relationships with our clients and address each project in a way to suit our client’s needs. We advise on appropriate procurement and contract structure for our client’s projects including the selection, drafting & negotiation of all major standard forms of contract, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, IChemE & bespoke agreements. We also advise on and prepare documents relating to payment security, professional appointments, warranties, bonds & parent company guarantees. We act in domestic and international construction disputes whether in adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation or expert determination. We advise clients on collaborative working and management or risk during on-going projects to help avoid disputes and to find a creative and cost-effective resolution of issues. We act variously for our clients and industry's. Our instructions relate to commercially strategic, complex, multi-party, high value projects & disputes.

  • Our advice on the procurement and drafting of a £150m, 5-year smart highways framework was highlighted in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2023
  • Acted for the successful Council in an adjudication and subsequent reported case of The Metropolitan Borough Council of Sefton v Allenbuild Ltd [2022] EWHC 1443 (TCC) on the enforceability of adjudication decisions where there is an arbitration clause

Clients (8)

  • Jacobs/Halcrow Group Limited,
  • Watkin Jones & Son Limited
  • Liverpool City Council
  • , Clarion Housing Group Limited
  • University of Leicester
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • Sefton MBC
  • the University of Cumbria

Industries (22)

  • commercial and industrial development
  • PRS
  • student accommodation
  • public
  • registered providers
  • retail and leisure
  • transport
  • education
  • health
  • utilities
  • investment and waste and energy
  • developers
  • institutional funders
  • employers
  • main contractors
  • specialist engineering and renewable energy contractors
  • consultants
  • sub-contractors
  • utilities providers
  • transport authorities
  • education institutions
  • end-users such as police authorities

Chambers Review

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Construction - North West

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Weightmans' respected contentious and non-contentious construction practice acts for a client base of universities, developers and public bodies in the North West. The firm is particularly active in the construction of new operational facilities and systems for organisations in a range of industries, and regularly acts on behalf of local authorities on infrastructure matters. The team is adept at handling disputes concerning negligent design and construction.
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Work Highlights

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  • Weightmans advised Rubb Buildings on a dispute in relation to the design, supply and installation of a sports facility. This included advising on the application of the NEC3 contract on issues including failure to pay and delay.

Strengths

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  • Their approach to our team is always clear, professional and helpful, whilst maintaining a strong strategy to protect our best interests.

    Construction respondentUK

  • The department always makes itself available at short notice, helping us achieve tight deadlines for return, and provides clear and concise guidance.

    Construction respondentUK

  • The team at Weightmans have a good breadth of knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and are able to provide clear direction.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tom Collins
    Tom Collins

    Tom Collins

    Tom Collins leads Weightmans' national construction team. He is primarily a disputes specialist who is experienced in litigation, adjudications and arbitrations.

    • Tom is always readily available and provides good advice. He is also personable.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Tom is a good professional who provides a positive service.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Tom was amazing. He is very persuasive and has a very good grasp of very complex and detailed law. He is very nice to deal with, is a good all-round lawyer and easy to get along with.

      Construction respondentUK
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Ranked Individuals at Weightmans (1)

North West

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