UK South West Construction

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.

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.

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. Particularly adept at advising clients on major urban regeneration projects and hospital redevelopments.

DAC Beachcroft acts for public and private sector clients on matters concerning energy, healthcare and residential development. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.