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Construction | UK

Yorkshire

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. Work covered includes non-contentious matters, such as contract negotiations and procurement strategy, and contentious matters, including claims arising from defects, delays and terminated contracts. Firms will advise on all types of developments, from single commercial blocks to multi-building residential developments.

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Band 1

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Addleshaw Goddard has a highly esteemed construction department in Yorkshire, excelling in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm has notable strength in matters pertaining to major energy and utilities infrastructure, and advises on some of the most significant rail and airport projects in the UK. The team also advises on NEC4 contracts and assists before the Technology and Construction Court.
  2. Pinsent Masons
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    Pinsent Masons
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Pinsent Masons' leading construction practice offers support in disputes, transactional and advisory matters. The team has extensive experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, representing clients such as developers, local authorities and contractors. The team also advises universities on the construction aspects of campus redevelopments. Pinsent Masons works closely with clients throughout the life cycle of high-value development projects in both the public and private sectors.
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Band 2

  1. Walker Morris LLP
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    Walker Morris LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Walker Morris has a well-resourced construction group that advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters for a host of private and public sector clients, including contractors, developers, funders and local authorities. The team is notably active in the student accommodation, retail, transportation and energy sectors. It regularly advises on the construction aspects of significant residential and commercial redevelopments.
  2. Hawkswell Kilvington Limited
    Construction
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. CMS
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    CMS
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    CMS provides contentious and non-contentious construction advice to a diverse client base ranging from local authorities to large multinationals. The team has particular strength handling disputes arising from construction projects in the energy and healthcare sectors, as well as residential developments. The practice also focuses on contentious matters concerning defects.
  2. DLA Piper UK LLP
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    DLA Piper UK LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper draws on a depth of industry experience to advise clients across a number of sectors, including energy and infrastructure. The team assists with the delivery of leisure and student accommodation developments in the region and across the UK. The firm also has offices around the world, enabling it to take on multi-jurisdictional matters.
  3. Freeths LLP
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    Freeths LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Freeths' construction practice in Yorkshire has expertise in a number of key industry sectors, including retail, energy, hospitality and utilities. It focuses on complex construction disputes and also has considerable experience in adjudication and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. The team often acts for developers and contractors.
  4. Eversheds Sutherland
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths is recommended for its non-contentious construction practice in Yorkshire. It advises clients from the energy, logistics and care home sectors. The team has expertise in commercial, residential and mixed-use projects.
  2. Gosschalks
    Construction
    2025 | Band 4
  3. Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 4