Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 2
About
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Our construction law team has advised on some of the UK’s most significant construction projects over the years, including infrastructure projects, commercial/residential schemes, town centre redevelopments, urban regeneration schemes and portfolio acquisition/disposal projects.
Clients can tap into our commercial and contractual experience to explore ways to de-risk projects. We can give strategic advice at scheme inception on procurement and institutional expectations. After works commencement, we can offer transactional support. Our skilled contentious lawyers can help to avoid claims and resolve any disputes that may arise.
We also have specialists who can advise on the development of brownfield sites to ensure that necessary remediation can be identified and carried out satisfactorily, and suitably validated. We can help our clients to put in place appropriate appointments for environmental consultants and remediation engineers.
Our advice factors in the challenges typically faced by our clients. These include issues such as skills shortages, material price volatility, the use of digital tools and offsite construction. We listen to our clients’ concerns, preferences and ambitions. We try to identify all related risks, and offer ideas for potential solutions. Our understanding of the market and knowledge of proposed legislative change means we are able to apply a long-term perspective to our support.
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths is active across contentious and non-contentious work in the housing, urban regeneration and infrastructure sectors, among others. The firm's clients include national developers and global companies. Shoosmiths advises on significant developments in the Midlands, as well as projects further afield including large logistics and manufacturing facilities.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths advised on the procurement options and construction aspects available to IM Properties for Phase 2 of the Hinckley Park project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shoosmiths has provided excellent support for our complex contracting needs. Their blend of expertise, professionalism and strategic thinking is standout."
"The team provides considered and professional advice in a timely manner, looking at issues with commercial consideration so we are aware of any risks."
"Shoosmiths has provided excellent support for our complex contracting needs. Their blend of expertise, professionalism and strategic thinking is standout."
"The team provides considered and professional advice in a timely manner, looking at issues with commercial consideration so we are aware of any risks."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Garner frequently acts for both local and national developers on the construction aspects of large residential and mixed-use development schemes. He advises on non-contentious matters, including procurement, contract negotiation and infrastructure delivery.
"Patrick is a very good technical lawyer. He works very hard for his clients."
"He is a very good construction lawyer."
Andrew Outram provides a range of procurement and transactional advice to developers and other parties in relation to major projects.
"Andrew is approachable, client-focused and has provided sound legal and commercial advice."
"Andrew is extremely diligent and professional. He is very good at taking you through things in a clear step-by-step manner."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
Midlands
Members
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Harworth Group Plc
Newlands Developments
St Modwen Properties Limited including St Modwen Homes Limit
Tilia Homes Limited
Union Investment Real Estate GmbH