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 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.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths advised Harworth Group and their project manager on the drafting of various construction contracts for tender.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shoosmiths provides pragmatic commercial advice."
"I find the lawyers to be user-friendly, as they understand the business that we are running."
"The lawyers always respond in a timely and prompt manner."
"The team is knowledgeable, commercial, collaborative, adaptable and pragmatic, which is a great combination."
"Shoosmiths provides pragmatic commercial advice."
"I find the lawyers to be user-friendly, as they understand the business that we are running."
"The lawyers always respond in a timely and prompt manner."
"The team is knowledgeable, commercial, collaborative, adaptable and pragmatic, which is a great combination."
Notable Practitioners
Rick Atha focuses on non-contentious construction matters relating to major development, energy and infrastructure projects in the region.
"Rick is responsive, commercial, pragmatic and user-friendly."
"Rick is really good and very detailed."
"He provides accurate and pragmatic advice to his clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Clients
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Apollo Management International LLP
Deansgate SOF Alliance/Starwood Group Limited
Hudd Student Living Limited
Moorfield Group Limited
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