Ranking tables
Construction | UK
North West
Rankings overview for Departments
- Anthony Bradley Pinsent Masons16 Years Ranked
Chris Hallam CMS8 Years Ranked- Nancy McGuire Addleshaw Goddard LLP22 Years Ranked
- Sean McCaySean McCay Consulting Limited
Alan Pugh Hill Dickinson LLP13 Years Ranked- Graham Alty Pinsent Masons16 Years Ranked
Ian Hardman Shoosmiths LLP19 Years Ranked- Mark Job Pinsent Masons14 Years Ranked
Paul Giles DLA Piper UK LLP16 Years Ranked
Simon Chamberlain Eversheds Sutherland21 Years Ranked
Steve Cannon Clyde & Co LLP8 Years Ranked
Alison Fagan DLA Piper UK LLP9 Years Ranked
Gregory Buckley Eversheds Sutherland8 Years Ranked
John Cleaveley Addleshaw Goddard LLP9 Years Ranked
Katie Saunders Trowers & Hamlins LLP10 Years Ranked
Lucy Frith Clyde & Co LLP9 Years Ranked- Paul O'Kane Addleshaw Goddard LLP15 Years Ranked
- Sian Hughes Pinsent Masons9 Years Ranked
- Arwyn Jones Pinsent Masons4 Years Ranked
- Catherine Kay Capsticks LLP11 Years Ranked
Claire Randall-Smith Eversheds Sutherland1 Years Ranked- Harriet Atkin Clarke Willmott LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jahanara Hussain Fieldfisher2 Years Ranked
James Driver Clarke Willmott LLP10 Years Ranked
Julie Morrissy Keystone Law12 Years Ranked- Katherine Sibley Harrison Drury2 Years Ranked
- Neil Armstrong JMW Solicitors LLP5 Years Ranked
Tom Collins Weightmans4 Years Ranked- James FlynnBeyond Corporate
- Matthew GrellierKuits Solicitors
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Addleshaw Goddard LLPConstruction2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard's renowned team in the North West offers expert legal advice throughout the life of a construction project, and has a notable specialism in PFI disputes. The department acts on major development schemes, regionally and nationally, and is active across a range of projects, including infrastructure and residential development. The team acts for an array of clients, including developers, local authorities and government bodies. Addleshaw Goddard is further noted for its experience in adjudication and mediation.
1 Pinsent MasonsConstruction2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedPinsent Masons' leading construction department in the North West acts on behalf of utility companies, public sector bodies, developers and contractors on a range of transactional matters and disputes. The department boasts expertise in the energy, real estate, infrastructure and government sectors, among others. The team is also active on a number of high-value construction projects overseas. Pinsent Masons provides clients with procurement and finance advice in connection with construction developments and has experience advising contractors in PFI disputes and in international arbitration.
Band 2

2 CMSConstruction2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedCMS' practice in the North West offers contentious and transactional advice to a range of clients, including developers, contractors and government bodies. Energy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and property development are among the key sectors that the team houses expertise in. The department is adept at advising on the construction of large-scale mixed-use developments and laboratory facilities.

2 DLA Piper LLPConstruction2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedDLA Piper represents clients on contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including on utilities and infrastructure developments. It is noted for representing a broad array of clients, including developers, investment funds and local authorities. It regularly acts on disputes connected to developments in the education, manufacturing, sport and transport sectors, as well as PFI and PPP projects.
2 Eversheds SutherlandConstruction2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland's respected construction team offers clients comprehensive legal advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters, most notably in the energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors. It often represents utility providers, public bodies and transport companies. It is also adept at advising on significant rail and power projects. The team is able to draw upon international resources to advise on disputes and transactions with cross-jurisdictional elements.
Band 3

3 Clyde & Co LLPConstruction2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedClyde & Co has a noteworthy practice with a wide client base, including developers, contractors and public bodies. The team possesses significant strength in both non-contentious and contentious construction matters. It is adept at representing clients in high value adjudications and litigation before the Technology and Construction Court. The team offers particular expertise in the education sector, acting for several universities.

3 Shoosmiths LLPConstruction2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedShoosmiths' Manchester-based construction team has both a regional and national footprint, acting for a wide range of clients, including developers, funders, contractors and public sector organisations. The team has extensive experience in deals within the accommodation sector, taking in student, retirement, affordable housing and leisure developments. Shoosmiths also houses a significant construction disputes offering.
Band 4

4 Harrison DruryConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHarrison Drury boast an experienced construction team, who regularly act on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The construction department possesses notable expertise in handling delay and disruption claims, as well as, professional negligence claims. The Harrison Drury team is also adept at advising clients on contracts and the relevant construction documentation.

4 Hill Dickinson LLPConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedHill Dickinson possesses significant construction expertise, most notably in the transport infrastructure, manufacturing and energy sectors. The team is noted for its broad client base, which includes utility providers, developers, contractors and public bodies. It offers robust representation across a range of non-contentious and contentious matters, with experience of dispute resolution, including ADR, adjudication and litigation.

4 TLT LLPConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedTLT maintains a well-regarded contentious practice that assists contractor and developer clients alike. It is also well placed to advise local authorities and global brands on regeneration and expansion projects. The department also provides support on energy-related matters.

4 Trowers & Hamlins LLPConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedTrowers & Hamlins' well-regarded practice in the North West is noted for its representation of both public and private sector clients. The department is active in sectors ranging from developments to hospitality and waste processing, with a particular expertise in procurement. The team is also experienced at advising contractors and developers on various construction-related disputes, including professional negligence and latent defects.
4 WeightmansConstruction2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedWeightmans' 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.




