Construction | UK

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 particular strength in the energy sector. The practice has additional expertise in developments involving residential, leisure and retail property, as well as urban regeneration and social infrastructure projects. The department also has impressive dispute resolution capabilities including litigation, adjudication and arbitration.

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 expertise in 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.

Osborne Clarke has a strong reputation for providing 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.

DAC Beachcroft acts for public and private sector clients on matters concerning energy, healthcare and residential developments. The firm is widely sought after for its ability to defend claims for major insurers, including those alleging professional negligence. The team also has a strong presence in the non-contentious sector, which includes acting for major national house-builders on large projects in the South West.

Foot Anstey has a highly 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 has strong knowledge of the transport sector, and acts on key regional road and public transport schemes. The firm has offices throughout Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

Beale & Co fields an impressive bench from their Bristol office. The team is well suited to high-stakes and high-value disputes, including professional negligence litigation. The team earns praise for its representation of executives, architects, designers, contractors and insurance companies in contentious mandates. The firm can also draw on its broader footprint to provide a national service.

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.

Keystone Law houses an able team of lawyers advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction 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.

Michelmores has a notable contentious and non-contentious construction department 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. The firm has offices across the South West, including in Exeter, Bristol and Cheltenham.

VWV has a noteworthy team with particular experience in education sector developments representing a wide range of schools and universities, while also acting for local authorities, funders and contractors. The firm handles contentious as well as non-contentious matters, and has additional knowledge of insurance and procurement issues.