Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 2
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(0113) 283 2500About
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We’re lucky to have a large team of expert construction and engineering lawyers, all based in Leeds, and we’ve built a reputation for our work based on offering our clients technical yet practical advice. We always take into account the commercial realities our clients are facing.
Our work covers the whole spectrum of the construction industry, from traditional developments acting for developers, contractors, specialist subcontractors and consultants, through to complex projects in areas such as energy. We are experts in a number of growth and emerging sectors – for example, student accommodation or PRS – and we represent our clients in large scale litigation and arbitration and adjudication (including enforcement).
This experience means we can offer our clients a detailed and practical understanding of how contracts are negotiated and operated and we focus on the key issues so that our clients can achieve their objectives as efficiently as possible. This cradle to grave approach to our work means you’ll benefit from the same legal team providing advice from start to finish on any project.
We have a specialist team focusing on building warranty claims which includes large or group litigations and cladding claims and we advise national and international clients in all sectors. Our clients include listed companies, local authorities and educational institutions, banks, developers, contractors, specialist sub-contractors and consultants.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Walker Morris advised Wrexham AFC on the £23 million demolition and redevelopment of the club's KOP Stand at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham.
Strengths
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"The Walker Morris team help simplify the issue and are always able to bring us back to the crux of the issue to make sure we don't lose sight of the key points."
"The lawyers provide clear advice and a prompt service. They explain things in clear words."
"The group has breadth of experience."
"The Walker Morris team help simplify the issue and are always able to bring us back to the crux of the issue to make sure we don't lose sight of the key points."
"The lawyers provide clear advice and a prompt service. They explain things in clear words."
"The group has breadth of experience."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Peel advises clients on both the non-contentious and contentious aspects of construction projects, including student accommodation and residential developments.
"Tom is very astute and friendly. He is a pleasure to work with."
"Tom provides clear communication and strategy. He is great at giving advice."
"Tom provides sound advice and he is a good all-round individual who is great to work with."
Jules Harbage regularly advises on disputes for a range of clients, with a particular focus on the energy industry. He also provides advice on construction contracts and other non-contentious matters, including in the accommodation sector.
"Jules is a very precise lawyer. He is good on contracts and gives very sensible advice."
Carly Thorpe regularly assists contractors and developers with both the contentious and transactional aspects of construction projects. She is experienced in negotiating and drafting a wide range of construction contracts, as well as representing national authorities.
"Carly is very astute and friendly. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Carly is on top of the detail and good at organising everything."
Paul Hargreaves assists with non-contentious and contentious matters, including defect claims and cladding and safety regulations.
Ranked Lawyers at
Walker Morris LLP
Yorkshire
Members
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Alastair Robertson
Paul Hargreaves
Sue Harris
Head of Department
Clients
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Caddick Developments
EQUANS Regeneration Limited
Glencar Construction Limited
Homes England
Metso Outotec
Moda Living
Port of Tilbury London Limited
Unite Group
Industries
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Adjudication
Building Safety
Energy and Infrastructure
Logistics
PRS/Build to Rent
Residential Development
Student Accommodation