Ranking tables

Construction | UK

North East

Our construction sections cover legal advice provided to a range of industry clients, including both suppliers, such as developers, contractors, engineers and architects, and purchasers employing these types of companies.    Firms are welcome to showcase both non-contentious and contentious matters. Non-contentious work can include contract negotiations and procurement strategy. Contentious matters we look for include claims arising from defects, such as cladding and fire safety disputes, delays and terminated contracts. We also consider development work here. We’re looking for firms and individuals who advise on the construction aspects of these developments, which can include single commercial blocks, as well as multi-building residential developments. This table covers Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear. It includes leading law firms and lawyers in Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesborough and elsewhere. Alongside our regional construction tables, we also recognise firms and lawyers in London in four separate ranking tables, focusing on contentious, non-contentious, international arbitration and professional negligence work within the construction space.

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Band 1

  1. DAC Beachcroft LLP
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    DAC Beachcroft LLP
    Construction
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    DAC Beachcroft has a highly regarded team noted for its representation of purchasers and suppliers in complex contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The firm acts for clients across both the private and public sectors and is notably active on behalf of residential developers, construction professionals, design-and-build contractors and academic institutions. DAC Beachcroft has a strong specialist knowledge in energy projects and is well known for handling insurance-related matters.
  2. Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
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    Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
    Construction
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Womble Bond Dickinson's highly respected department offers comprehensive legal services to a broad client base, including ministerial departments, educational institutions and local authorities. It has a considerable national reach and is noted for its strength in dispute resolution. The team possesses significant experience in procurement and refurbishment matters. Womble Bond Dickinson provides additional expertise in projects in the energy and engineering sectors.
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Band 2

  1. Weightmans
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    Weightmans
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Weightmans' respected practice comes recommended for its activity across the full suite of construction contracts. It is recognised for its contentious capabilities, and it regularly appears in the TCC. The team routinely undertakes contract reviews for a broad roster of clients, including contractors and suppliers, as well as engineering firms, insurance companies and universities.
  2. Ward Hadaway LLP
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Muckle LLP
    Construction
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Hay & Kilner
    Construction
    2026 | Band 4
  2. Sintons
    Construction
    2026 | Band 4