Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 1
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Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised the Council of the Borough of Kriklees on its £200 million phased regeneration of Huddersfield town centre, known as the Cultural Heart project.
Strengths
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"The team has good communication."
"The lawyers are highly skilled and excellent communicators. They provide legal advice on complex matters in a user-friendly way and are great to work with."
"They definitely get us as a client."
"The team has good communication."
"The lawyers are highly skilled and excellent communicators. They provide legal advice on complex matters in a user-friendly way and are great to work with."
"They definitely get us as a client."
Notable Practitioners
David Shaw regularly handles major construction projects and has particular experience in the utilities sector. He also advises on matters related to energy.
"David has strong attention to detail and is very thorough. He has excellent persuasive skills too."
"David is technically very good, thorough and detailed."
James Reynolds advises clients on all aspects of non-contentious work relating to major building projects and refurbishments. He is head of the firm's non-contentious construction and engineering practice in Leeds.
"His unparalleled expertise is indispensable in project structuring and contracts."
Joe Wilkinson regularly assists clients with breach-of-contract and negligence claims relating to the design and construction of significant projects. He also provides strategic and risk-management advice and has notable expertise in matters pertaining to cladding and fire safety.
"Joe demonstrates a high level of commercial awareness and quality of advice."
Ally MacKenzie regularly assists household-name clients with large construction and infrastructure disputes, as well as providing them with advice on risk management.
"Ally is very measured and is strategically good."
Mark Broomfield centres his practice on transactional construction matters, in which he frequently represents developers. He has experience assisting on office development and urban regeneration projects.
"Mark is an exceptional individual. He is excellent."
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