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Construction | UK

South West

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. We ask firms to showcase 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/individuals who advise on the construction aspects of these developments, which can include single commercial blocks, as well as multi-building residential developments. Real Estate work, including land acquisition, option agreements and the sale of developments should be submitted to Real Estate. Planning work, including planning applications for the developments, should be submitted to Planning. 

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Band 1
  1. Ashfords LLP
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    Ashfords LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Ashfords has a strong practice representing an extensive list of contractors, utilities providers, housing groups and local authorities in transactional and litigious matters. The firm is active in numerous industries across the country, with a particular strength in the energy sector. The team has additional expertise in developments involving residential, leisure and retail property, as well as urban regeneration and social infrastructure projects. The department has impressive dispute resolution capabilities including litigation, adjudication and arbitration.
  2. Burges Salmon LLP
    1
    Burges Salmon LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Burges Salmon is a powerful force in the market providing a broad range of clients with support on transactional and litigious matters. The team is regularly involved in big-ticket projects in an array of sectors, with particular areas of expertise including renewable and nuclear energy schemes, water infrastructure and major transport projects across the South West. The firm is able to handle both domestic and international matters, with experience in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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Band 2
  1. Bevan Brittan LLP
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    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Bevan Brittan has a notable practice with extensive public sector strength, advising local authorities and NHS trusts in addition to house builders and developers. The team represents clients in a range of high-value front and back-end matters, especially those requiring in-depth knowledge of public procurement routes. The firm is particularly adept at advising clients on major urban regeneration projects and hospital redevelopments.
  2. Osborne Clarke LLP
    2
    Osborne Clarke LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Osborne Clarke has a strong reputation for high-quality advice to public and private sector clients across a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm acts on both domestic and international work, with extensive knowledge of the energy sector. The team is adept at representing contractors and suppliers in arbitrations and adjudications arising out of construction projects, and also offers substantial expertise in contractual matters.
  3. DAC Beachcroft LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 2
  4. TLT LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Foot Anstey LLP
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    Foot Anstey LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Foot Anstey has a well-regarded construction team with extensive regional coverage, and is well equipped to advise utility providers, local government bodies and developers on the full life-cycle of a construction project. The department is particularly adept at assisting clients with procurement, contractual and dispute resolution matters in the energy and infrastructure fields. The team also possesses a strong knowledge of the transport sector, acting on key regional road and public transport schemes.
  2. Keystone Law
    3
    Keystone Law
    Construction
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Keystone Law houses an able team of lawyers advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team assists contractors, developers and other clients with construction projects in a range of sectors including hospitality, education and energy. The department is well versed in handling contractual negotiations as well as representing clients in adjudications and other dispute resolution proceedings.
  3. RWK Goodman
    3
    RWK Goodman
    Construction
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    RWK Goodman advises a broad range of industry players, including contractors, developers, funders and employers, on all stages of the supply chain. The team is adept at handling matters in the education, infrastructure, energy and charity sectors, and frequently assists clients with long-term procurement and contractual advice, as well as complex multiparty disputes. The department also has notable experience handling student accommodation and office developments.
  4. VWV
    3
    VWV
    Construction
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    VWV has a noteworthy team with particular experience in the education sector representing a wide range of schools and universities, while also acting for local authorities, funders and contractors. The firm handles contentious matters as well as non-contentious, complemented by additional knowledge of insurance and procurement issues.
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Band 4
  1. Clyde & Co LLP
    4
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Clyde & Co handles a wide range of contentious construction mandates, including disputes regarding contract terminations, delays, defects and cost overruns. The firm also provides strategic and risk management advice, with particular strength in the energy sector, and demonstrates additional expertise in disputes concerning residential and commercial development projects.
  2. Michelmores LLP
    4
    Michelmores LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Michelmores is a notable contentious and non-contentious construction offering with a wealth of experience in significant public sector projects. The firm's clients include NHS trusts, local councils, house builders and private developers. The team shows particular strength in the education and energy sectors.
  3. Stephens Scown LLP
    Construction
    2024 | Band 4