Construction: Non-contentious
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
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(020) 7593 5000Chambers Review
Winckworth Sherwood has a strong real estate and housing sector practice that concentrates on the non-contentious aspects of construction projects. Its clients include cultural institutions, developers and housing associations. The team possesses additional capabilities in the construction aspects of leisure facilities. It offers specialist expertise in relation to district heating systems on projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Winckworth Sherwood construction team has excellent insight into complex disputes and is able to provide strong strategic advice."
"Winckworth Sherwood's knowledge and understanding of the process was excellent, as was its guidance and explanation of the requirements."
"Winckworth Sherwood gave quick and precise replies, covering all queries in detail."
"The Winckworth Sherwood construction team has excellent insight into complex disputes and is able to provide strong strategic advice."
"Winckworth Sherwood's knowledge and understanding of the process was excellent, as was its guidance and explanation of the requirements."
"Winckworth Sherwood gave quick and precise replies, covering all queries in detail."
Notable Practitioners
Eleanor Kilminster is head of Winckworth Sherwood's construction team and is based in the firm's London office. She regularly acts for developers and local authorities on the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts.
"I have always found Eleanor's approach to be straightforward. She is an adept negotiator who is aware of our organisational goals."
"Eleanor was very easy to work with and very adept at assessing the situation. She worked strategically through the process and identified the strengths and weaknesses."
"Eleanor provided a pragmatic and commercial approach. Her advice is strong and clear."