Ranking tables
Construction | UK
Midlands
Rankings overview for Departments
Graeme Bradley Squire Patton Boggs27 Years Ranked
Michael Hiscock Wright Hassall LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael Sadler Browne Jacobson LLP10 Years Ranked
Paul Scott Trowers & Hamlins LLP2 Years Ranked
Ray O'Connor Squire Patton Boggs9 Years Ranked
Ruth Phillips Shakespeare Martineau3 Years Ranked- James CoppingerBuckles Solicitors LLP
Amy Morley Freeths LLP17 Years Ranked
Andrew Outram Shoosmiths LLP9 Years Ranked- Daniel Wood Gowling WLG (UK) LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael O'Shea Gowling WLG (UK) LLP20 Years Ranked
Paul Green Gowling WLG (UK) LLP5 Years Ranked
Richard Hartigan Eversheds Sutherland4 Years Ranked
Robert Norris Squire Patton Boggs16 Years Ranked
Zoe Stollard Browne Jacobson LLP3 Years Ranked- Heidi BrennanLodders Solicitors LLP
- Helen AndrewsDeloitte Legal
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Eversheds SutherlandConstruction2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland maintains an exceptional non-contentious practice which is active on big-ticket construction projects in the energy, utilities, transportation and infrastructure sectors, among others. The team advises clients on complex contractual matters, including cross-border undertakings in the energy industry and major city centre developments. The firm represents an impressive range of clients from both the public and private sectors.
1 Gowling WLG (UK) LLPConstruction2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedGowling WLG boasts a respected construction group that provides a strong offering in both the contentious and non-contentious spaces. It acts on high-profile, complex matters, with particular experience in energy projects and commercial developments, and has the ability to assist with regional and national projects. The team advises on infrastructure projects and redevelopments, including PFI schemes, representing developers and contractors. Gowling WLG also handles high-value contentious matters related to contractual disputes, technical issues and defective work.
Band 2
2 Freeths LLPConstruction2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedFreeths acts for a broad client base, including contractors, corporations and government bodies, on both transactional matters and disputes. The firm frequently works with large national clients as well as local businesses, and is a strong offering in the infrastructure, residential development and public sectors, including education. The team also provides procurement advice relating to major projects in the UK and internationally.
2 Mills & Reeve LLPConstruction2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedMills & Reeve operates a broad construction practice with recognised strength in contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has a particularly strong offering in the energy and higher education sectors, with additional expertise in other industries, such as aviation. Mills & Reeve also handles disputes arising in relation to defective work and materials, as well as contractual breaches and negligence claims.
2 Shoosmiths LLPConstruction2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedShoosmiths is active across contentious and non-contentious work in the housing, urban regeneration and infrastructure sectors, among others. The firm's clients include national developers and global companies. Shoosmiths advises on significant developments in the Midlands, as well as projects further afield including large logistics and manufacturing facilities.
2 Squire Patton BoggsConstruction2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedSquire Patton Boggs houses a strong construction team that is active on local, national and international matters. It has noted strength in the energy, infrastructure and leisure industries. Squire Patton Boggs regularly works with overseas contractors, as well as assisting domestic companies with cross-border projects.
Band 3
3 Browne Jacobson LLPConstruction2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedBrowne Jacobson has a highly capable practice that is noted for its representation of contractors and housing developers. The team is experienced in both national and international projects and can provide advice in both a contentious and non-contentious context. It possesses a particularly strong client base among public sector bodies, with specialist expertise in the healthcare sector.
3 Shakespeare MartineauConstruction2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedShakespeare Martineau advises on contentious and non-contentious construction issues, with particular strength in residential development and student accommodation schemes. The firm handles the negotiation and drafting of construction documents as well as providing strategic procurement advice and acting in complex disputes. Shakespeare Martineau also advises on large infrastructure projects.
Band 4
4 Anthony Collins Solicitors LLPConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedAnthony Collins Solicitors has considerable expertise in procurement, framework agreements and related contractual work for projects including refurbishments, building maintenance and infrastructure. It advises on contentious matters such as defective work, payment disputes and project delays. Anthony Collins Solicitors boasts a varied client list that includes property owners, local councils, housing groups and funders.
4 DLA Piper UK LLPConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedDLA Piper advises primarily on non-contentious matters for a range of clients including developers and local councils. The team advises across the commercial, residential, hospitality and office space areas. The department is well equipped to assist with contract negotiations, professional appointments and procurement.
4 HCR LawConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedHCR Law advises on contentious and non-contentious construction matters for a range of clients including government housing agencies, developers, higher education bodies and manufacturing companies. The team is well equipped to provide litigation services and advice on disputes, third-party claims and commercial issues.
4 Trowers & Hamlins LLPConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedTrowers & Hamlins has a highly capable construction team that is noted for its work with local authorities, property management companies and national charities. The team brings experience handling defect, fire safety and contractual claims, and also provides advisory services to many local authorities.
4 WeightmansConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedWeightmans represents a diverse range of clients, including contractors, sub-contractors and consultants on large-scale commercial and residential developments. The firm has expertise across different sectors such as education, energy and aviation. The team is equally adept at handling contentious and non-contentious issues and is frequently sought to advise on a wide range of construction related contracts, procurement and supply issues and compensation event claims.
4 Wright Hassall LLPConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedWright Hassall maintains a solid practice that acts for contractors, employers and civil engineers on front and back-end matters. It regularly advises clients on construction disputes, including claims reaching the High Court. The team possesses experience in advising on infrastructure projects, including transportation developments and refurbishments.