Construction | UK

Addleshaw Goddard's renowned team in the North West offers expert legal advice throughout the life of a construction project, and has a notable specialism in PFI disputes. The department acts on major development schemes, regionally and nationally, and is active across a range of projects, including infrastructure and residential development. The team acts for an array of clients, including developers, local authorities and government bodies. Addleshaw Goddard is further noted for its experience in adjudication and mediation.

Pinsent Masons' leading construction department in the North West acts on behalf of utility companies, public sector bodies, developers and contractors on a range of transactional matters and disputes. The department boasts expertise in the energy, real estate, infrastructure and government sectors, among others. The team is also active on a number of high-value construction projects overseas. Pinsent Masons provides clients with procurement and finance advice in connection with construction developments and has experience advising contractors in PFI disputes and in international arbitration.

CMS' practice in the North West offers contentious and transactional advice to a range of clients, including developers, contractors and government bodies. Energy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and property development are among the key sectors that the team houses expertise in. The department is adept at advising on the construction of large-scale mixed-use developments and laboratory facilities.

DLA Piper represents clients on contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including on utilities and infrastructure developments. It is noted for representing a broad array of clients, including developers, investment funds and local authorities. It regularly acts on disputes connected to developments in the education, manufacturing, sport and transport sectors, as well as PFI and PPP projects.

Clyde & Co has a noteworthy practice with a wide client base, including developers, contractors and public bodies. The team possesses significant strength in both non-contentious and contentious construction matters. It is adept at representing clients in high-value adjudications and litigation before the Technology and Construction Court. The team offers particular expertise in the education sector, acting for several universities.

Shoosmiths' Manchester-based construction team has both a regional and national footprint, acting for a wide range of clients, including developers, funders, contractors and public sector organisations. The team has extensive experience in deals within the accommodation sector, taking in student, retirement, affordable housing and leisure developments. Shoosmiths also houses a significant construction disputes offering.

Trowers & Hamlins' well-regarded practice in the North West is noted for its representation of both public and private sector clients. The department is active in sectors ranging from developments to hospitality and waste processing, with a particular expertise in procurement. The team is also experienced at advising contractors and developers on various construction-related disputes, including professional negligence and latent defects.

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.