Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 1
Contact number
(0113) 244 5000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised Forterra on the civil and plant construction contracts related to its £27 million investment in its brick factory in Wilnecote.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I appreciate how they combine their excellent legal analysis with clear strategy and practical next steps."
"Their responsiveness, depth of industry knowledge and team strength are second to none."
"Their advice is always timely and concise, and contains practical suggestions to enable our business to make informed decisions."
"The lawyers are approachable and personable. They are proactive and knowledgeable."
"I appreciate how they combine their excellent legal analysis with clear strategy and practical next steps."
"Their responsiveness, depth of industry knowledge and team strength are second to none."
"Their advice is always timely and concise, and contains practical suggestions to enable our business to make informed decisions."
"The lawyers are approachable and personable. They are proactive and knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Harris has extensive experience advising on construction matters concerning both domestic and international infrastructure projects in the energy and housing sectors. He routinely represents clients ranging from universities to corporates and local authorities.
"Mark is excellent and knows his stuff."
"Mark is eloquent, fluent and efficient."
"He is excellent on all fronts."
Stacey Collins focuses his practice on the non-contentious construction aspects of infrastructure and engineering projects. He regularly acts for clients in the energy and education sectors, among others.
"Stacey always offers great insight into the legal risks and also provides excellent knowledge on the wider commercial outlook."
"Stacey is a fantastic and technically brilliant lawyer. His commercial awareness and client-care skills are second to none."
Simon Plunkett has a broad construction practice. He focuses on claims concerning delays, costs and defects, resolved through litigation, adjudication and other forms of ADR.
"Simon has a very big brain and he is very strategic."
"Simon is a very good construction lawyer."
Frankie Bell is well versed in supporting clients in contentious construction matters. She has experience in adjudication and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
"Frankie is responsive and proactive."