Construction
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 4
About
Provided by Weightmans
Our team is nationally recognised. We provide a full service and advise on all aspects of construction risk management from procurement to completion. We build strong relationships with our clients and address each project in a way to suit our client’s needs. We advise on appropriate procurement and contract structure for our client’s projects including the selection, drafting & negotiation of all major standard forms of contract, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, IChemE & bespoke agreements. We also advise on and prepare documents relating to payment security, professional appointments, warranties, bonds & parent company guarantees. We act in domestic and international construction disputes whether in adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation or expert determination. We advise clients on collaborative working and management or risk during on-going projects to help avoid disputes and to find a creative and cost-effective resolution of issues. We act variously for our clients and industry's. Our instructions relate to commercially strategic, complex, multi-party, high value projects & disputes.
- Our advice on the procurement and drafting of a £150m, 5-year smart highways framework was highlighted in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2023
- Acted for the successful Council in an adjudication and subsequent reported case of The Metropolitan Borough Council of Sefton v Allenbuild Ltd [2022] EWHC 1443 (TCC) on the enforceability of adjudication decisions where there is an arbitration clause
Chambers Review
Weightmans' respected contentious and non-contentious construction practice acts for a client base of universities, developers and public bodies in the North West. The firm is particularly active in the construction of new operational facilities and systems for organisations in a range of industries, and regularly acts on behalf of local authorities on infrastructure matters. The team is adept at handling disputes concerning negligent design and construction.
Work Highlights
- Weightmans acted for Queen Mary University, London on the development of its new £115 million life sciences facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a strong team which is motivated, client-driven, commercially focused and professional."
"The team at Weightmans is always prompt and there when you need them."
"Their lawyers have an exceptional ability to understand and interpret complex technical matters."
"Weightmans has strength at all tiers. As a national firm, it can bring resources in when required."
"They are a strong team which is motivated, client-driven, commercially focused and professional."
"The team at Weightmans is always prompt and there when you need them."
"Their lawyers have an exceptional ability to understand and interpret complex technical matters."
"Weightmans has strength at all tiers. As a national firm, it can bring resources in when required."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Collins leads Weightmans' national construction team. He is primarily a disputes specialist who is experienced in litigation, adjudications and arbitrations.
"Tom has an exceptional ability to address highly technical matters and is always courteous, professional, responsive and proactive."
"Tom always manages to see the bigger picture and delivers sensible and pragmatic results. His calm demeanour makes litigation less stressful."
"He has a real eye for detail."
Ranked Lawyers at
Weightmans
North West
Members
Provided by Weightmans
Clients
Provided by Weightmans
, Clarion Housing Group Limited
Jacobs/Halcrow Group Limited,
Liverpool City Council
Queen Mary University of London
Sefton MBC
University of Leicester
Watkin Jones & Son Limited
the University of Cumbria
Industries
Provided by Weightmans
PRS
commercial and industrial development
consultants
developers
education
education institutions
employers
end-users such as police authorities
health
institutional funders
investment and waste and energy
main contractors
public
registered providers
retail and leisure
specialist engineering and renewable energy contractors
student accommodation
sub-contractors
transport
transport authorities
utilities
utilities providers