Ranking tables
Construction | UK
Midlands
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Gowling WLG (UK) LLP 19 Years Ranked
- Eversheds Sutherland
Band 2
Band 1
- Ashley Pigott Michelmores LLP27 Years Ranked
- Martino Giaquinto Mills & Reeve LLP17 Years Ranked
- David JonesEversheds Sutherland
- Peter ScurlockEversheds Sutherland
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Amy Morley Freeths LLP15 Years Ranked
- Andrew Outram Shoosmiths LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kate Onions Shakespeare Martineau4 Years Ranked
- Michael O'Shea Gowling WLG (UK) LLP18 Years Ranked
- Paul Green Gowling WLG (UK) LLP3 Years Ranked
- Paul Scott Trowers & Hamlins LLP1 Years Ranked
- Robert Norris Squire Patton Boggs14 Years Ranked
- Ruth Phillips Shakespeare Martineau1 Years Ranked
- Stephen Malley DLA Piper UK LLP10 Years Ranked
- Victoria Ball Trowers & Hamlins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Zoe Stollard Browne Jacobson LLP1 Years Ranked
- James CoppingerBuckles Solicitors LLP
- Richard HartiganEversheds Sutherland
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All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Gowling WLG (UK) LLPConstruction2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedGowling WLG boasts a respected construction group that provides a strong offering in both the contentious and non-contentious spaces. It acts on high-profile, complex matters, with particular experience in energy projects and commercial developments, and has the ability to assist with regional and national projects. The team advises on infrastructure projects and redevelopments, including PFI schemes, representing developers and contractors. Gowling WLG also handles high-value contentious matters related to contractual disputes, technical issues and defective work.
Band 2
2 Freeths LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedFreeths acts for a broad client base, including contractors, corporations and government bodies, on both transactional matters and disputes. The firm frequently works with large national clients as well as local businesses, and is a strong offering in the infrastructure, residential development and public sectors, including education. The team also provides procurement advice relating to major projects in the UK and internationally.2 Mills & Reeve LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedMills & Reeve operates a broad construction practice with recognised strength in contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has a particularly strong offering in the energy and higher education sectors, with additional expertise in other industries, such as aviation. Mills & Reeve also handles disputes arising in relation to defective work and materials, as well as contractual breaches and negligence claims.2 Shoosmiths LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedShoosmiths 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.2 Squire Patton BoggsConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedSquire Patton Boggs houses a strong construction team that is active on local, national and international matters. It has noted strength in the energy, infrastructure and leisure industries. Squire Patton Boggs regularly works with overseas contractors, as well as assisting domestic companies with cross-border projects.
Band 3
3 Browne Jacobson LLPConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedBrowne Jacobson has a highly capable practice that is noted for its representation of contractors and housing developers. The team is experienced in both national and international projects and can provide advice in both a contentious and non-contentious context. It possesses a particularly strong client base among public sector bodies, with specialist expertise in the healthcare sector.3 Shakespeare MartineauConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedShakespeare Martineau advises on contentious and non-contentious construction issues, with particular strength in residential development and student accommodation schemes. The firm handles the negotiation and drafting of construction documents as well as providing strategic procurement advice and acting in complex disputes. Shakespeare Martineau also advises on large infrastructure projects.
Band 4
4 Anthony Collins Solicitors LLPConstruction2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedAnthony Collins Solicitors has considerable expertise in procurement, framework agreements and related contractual work for projects including refurbishments, building maintenance and infrastructure. It advises on contentious matters such as defective work, payment disputes and project delays. Anthony Collins Solicitors boasts a varied client list that includes property owners, local councils, housing groups and funders.4 DLA Piper UK LLPConstruction2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedDLA Piper advises primarily on non-contentious matters for a range of clients including developers, government departments and local councils. The team advises across the commercial, residential, hospitality and office space areas. The department is well equipped to assist with contract negotiations, professional appointments and procurement.4 HCR LawConstruction2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHCR Law advises on contentious and non-contentious construction matters for a range of clients including government housing agencies, developers, higher education bodies and manufacturing companies. The team is well equipped to provide litigation services and advice on disputes, third-party claims and commercial issues.4 Trowers & Hamlins LLPConstruction2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedTrowers & Hamlins has a highly capable construction team that is noted for its work with local authorities, property management companies and national charities. The team brings experience handling defect, fire safety and contractual claims, and also provides advisory services to many local authorities.