Construction: Non-contentious | UK

CMS is a prominent adviser to major clients on non-contentious and contentious matters, including international arbitrations in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm is particularly noted for its energy, infrastructure and real estate offerings. The team possesses specialist expertise in the resolution of disputes relating to PFI projects, with a particular focus on those involving hospitals and waste-to-energy facilities. The CMS team also specialises in a variety of negligence cases, with particular expertise in insurance, financial and construction-related claims.

Ashurst has an established construction practice which is regularly called upon to advise developers on the contractual aspects of domestic infrastructure and energy developments. Its lawyers are highly experienced in major retail and residential schemes. The team also offers significant experience of solar and waste-to-energy projects, as well as social infrastructure developments such as hospitals and roads.

BCLP is a strong team with a leading presence in contentious and non-contentious construction work in the domestic market. The firm represents leading contractor and developer clients involved in large-scale energy, infrastructure and leisure development projects. Its lawyers are highly adept at providing multidisciplinary advice in relation to real estate, planning, finance and tax issues arising from construction projects.

Beale & Co has a respected team of construction specialists with strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as professional negligence. The team regularly acts for a number of prominent industry clients including consultants, contractors, governments and insurers. Its lawyers are noted for possessing expertise in a number of sectors, including commercial and residential development, energy, transport and utilities. The firm possesses a noteworthy domestic offering which is complemented by international work in Africa and the Middle East.

Clyde & Co has a respectable practice with demonstrable abilities in transactional and contentious work, including professional negligence, in both the infrastructure and commercial development sectors. The team offers experience in energy and transport projects, as well as mixed-use and residential development schemes. It acts for a range of clients in the UK and abroad including market-leading contractors, insurers and developers.

White & Case is widely admired for its work on large, high-end projects worldwide, including transport infrastructure, downstream oil and gas developments and nuclear power plants. The team regularly assists clients with delay and disruption claims, as well as procurement strategy and contract negotiation. It offers extensive expertise in the handling of international arbitration proceedings. The firm's clients include major international developers, state-owned entities and prominent contractors.

A&O Shearman has a notable construction finance and procurement offering. The practice acts primarily for domestic and international purchaser-side clients on high-value projects in sectors including utilities, power, and oil and gas. This team is regularly instructed by heavyweight sponsors, lenders, governments and project companies. It is also sought after for advice on the construction aspects of transport and manufacturing developments.

Freshfields is a respected firm with strong capabilities across both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including international arbitrations. The team provides high-quality representation of clients carrying out infrastructure and development projects worldwide. Its lawyers are highly adept at advising on matters in the nuclear and natural resources sectors, as well as PFI work. Freshfields' construction practice regularly handles work on behalf of government departments, contractors and energy companies. The team is also skilled in advising on construction-related insolvency matters.

Mayer Brown has a heavyweight practice that wields considerable strength throughout the entirety of the construction market. The firm assists major insurers, employers and contractors with both transactional and contentious issues, including professional negligence matters. The team possesses a wealth of experience in Middle Eastern and African projects and also handles significant domestic mandates. The firm advises on notable work in the energy, transport and retail sectors, as well as significant residential and mixed-use developments. The construction team continues to act on a number of complex international arbitrations.

Slaughter and May demonstrates impressive experience representing purchaser-side clients in high-value construction and engineering projects, assisting predominantly with procurement strategy and contract negotiation. The team frequently advises clients in the property, energy and retail sectors. Its lawyers are also well equipped to advise on large stadium projects.

Gowling maintains a substantial team of construction lawyers who are well-placed to advise institutional investors, contractors and developers both within the UK and internationally. Its lawyers are regularly instructed on energy and infrastructure, residential, retail and leisure projects, providing guidance on issues such as cladding and fire safety. The firm commands a noteworthy international presence, with particular strength in Europe and the Middle East.

Lewis Silkin is recognised for its capabilities in non-contentious construction work. The firm's practice spans numerous sectors, including retail, hospitality and leisure, among others. The team is well-versed in negotiating building contracts for large-scale residential and commercial projects, as well as handling the due diligence of these contracts. The firm also advises on cladding remediation works.

Osborne Clarke is proficient at handling both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The firm regularly appears in proceedings before the Technology and Construction Court. The firm possesses strong expertise in PFI disputes, as well as claims concerning defects in energy, residential and mixed-use developments. On the non-contentious side, the firm is equipped to advise clients on a range of issues including procurement and the drafting and negotiation of contracts. The team acts for a varied client base including developers, contractors, government entities and notable corporates. Its lawyers are adept at handling proceedings that relate to projects in the UK and the Middle East.

Simmons & Simmons has an established group that advises on both non-contentious construction matters, and contentious construction matters, including professional negligence. The firm regularly assists clients with delay and additional cost claims arising out of significant mixed-use and infrastructure projects. The team also provides assistance with the construction aspects of developments for residential properties, logistics sites and office buildings. The firm acts for developers, contractors and consultants on both domestic and international matters. In addition, the firm is frequently sought by leading insurers to handle complex muti-jurisdictional professional negligence cases.