Ranking tables

Construction | UK

Northern Ireland

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 all of Northern Ireland and contains the leading law firms and lawyers in Belfast 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.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Construction
    2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

    Carson McDowell has an expert construction department that is noted for its handling of transactional matters across Northern Ireland. Its areas of strength include construction projects for office, energy and housing developments. It is adept at assisting with the drafting and negotiating of various construction documents, including building contracts, collateral warranties and professional team appointments. It possesses additional capabilities in contentious matters and regularly represents clients in arbitrations, adjudications and court proceedings.

  2. Tughans
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    Tughans
    Construction
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Tughans has a respected construction practice that regularly provides front-end and back-end advice and litigation support to developers, contractors and the Department for Infrastructure. The department supports a variety of construction projects, particularly in relation to wastewater treatment plants and major roads projects. It is skilled in assisting clients with the full range of construction documentation, including building contracts, professional team appointments and collateral warranties.

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Band 2

  1. A&L Goodbody
    2
    A&L Goodbody
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    A&L Goodbody advises employers, contractors and developers across the full range of front-end and back-end construction matters. It has particular strength in energy and education sector projects, as well as social housing schemes. The department also boasts capabilities in contentious work, spanning litigation, mediation and adjudication.

  2. Arthur Cox
    2
    Arthur Cox
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Arthur Cox is sought after for its ability in procurement and legal work within construction contracts. The team has cross-border experience in non-contentious work within the energy sector and for contractors. The department also handles contentious work concerning disputed elements of works, damage claims and defective supplies.

  3. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
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    Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked

    Cleaver Fulton Rankin's team is recognised for its representation of a broad client base, including developers and public sector bodies. It regularly handles the negotiation of construction documents on projects, in addition to assisting with various contentious matters, including defect claims and procurement challenges. The law firm possesses significant expertise in relation to social infrastructure developments, including transport, education and social housing projects. It offers arbitration and adjudication experience alongside litigation capabilities.

  4. Mills Selig
    2
    Mills Selig
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Mills Selig has an experienced team with a strong reputation in non-contentious construction matters involving advice on contracts and documents for the education sector, and commercial and social housing developments. The department also offers advice on contentious matters, with a strong expertise in disputes involving building defects and project delays.

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Band 3

  1. Eversheds Sutherland
    3
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Construction
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Eversheds Sutherland's construction team acts for clients from a variety of sectors on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Their client bases includes local public bodies, housing associations and energy providers. The department has considerable experience advising on domestic and international high-value developments.

  2. Caldwell Ritchie Berry
    Construction
    2026 | Band 3
  3. DWF
    Construction
    2026 | Band 3