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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 East and West Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and Surrey. It contains the leading law firms and lawyers in Crawley, Brighton, Southampton, Guildford, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells 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.

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Band 1

  1. Stevens & Bolton LLP
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    Stevens & Bolton LLP
    Construction
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Stevens & Bolton's construction team is experienced in advising clients on a range of projects, including major refurbishment, regeneration and infrastructure works. It is equipped to handle complex construction and engineering disputes. The department, which is primarily based in Guildford, represents entities in the charities, education and automotive sectors, as well as leading construction contractors and specialist subcontractors.
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Band 2

  1. Brachers LLP (Part of Lawfront)
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    Brachers LLP (Part of Lawfront)
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    The construction group at Brachers provides advice to clients from across the construction industry in a wide range of sectors, including energy, education, agriculture and housing. Key clients include local government bodies, financial institutions, education bodies and charitable trusts. Whilst based in Kent, the team is active in advising clients in the south-east and across the UK.

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  2. Cripps
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    Cripps
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Cripps has a sought-after construction practice, providing both contentious and non-contentious services. The firm, which is primarily based in Tunbridge Wells, acts for clients from across the industry on high-profile matters, including urban regeneration, infrastructure and residential development projects. Key clients include investment funds, charities and local authorities. The department is active in advising clients on major commercial and public refurbishments in London and beyond.

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  3. Sheridan Gold LLP
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    Sheridan Gold LLP
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Sheridan Gold is a dedicated construction boutique that is active across a wide range of matters relating to large construction and engineering projects. The firm's client base is composed of heavyweight national developers, contractors and subcontractors. The team is particularly strong on contentious mandates, with in-depth expertise in handling adjudications and proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court.
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  4. Thomson Snell & Passmore
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    Thomson Snell & Passmore
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Thomson Snell & Passmore maintains a respected practice with a client base consisting of developers, contractors, funders and consultants, among other construction professionals. The Tunbridge Wells-based firm is equipped to advise across the full life-cycle of a construction project, especially in contract negotiations. The team has an excellent track record in disputes work and is highly experienced in handling delay and professional negligence claims.

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  5. Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
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    Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
    Construction
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Womble Bond Dickinson has a strong contentious and non-contentious practice. It advises national retailers, educational institutions and charities on a range of construction agreements, procurement strategy and professional appointment matters. The team is also strong in disputes, especially on defect and final account claims.

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