Ranking tables
Construction | UK
South West
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Bevan Brittan LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Foot Anstey LLP 10 Years Ranked
- DAC Beachcroft LLP
- TLT LLP
Band 1
Band 2
- Alan Tate Michelmores LLP10 Years Ranked
- Andrew Ash RWK Goodman13 Years Ranked
- Louise Garcia Keystone Law19 Years Ranked
- Mark Manning Ashfords LLP15 Years Ranked
- Peter O'Brien Clyde & Co LLP14 Years Ranked
- Richard Adams Burges Salmon LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ben ThornycroftDAC Beachcroft LLP
- Jim GorrodStephens Scown LLP
- Simon GossTLT LLP
- Tom WrzesienTLT LLP
Band 3
- Alexandra Gower Osborne Clarke LLP9 Years Ranked
- Anna Wood Michelmores LLP1 Years Ranked
- Brian Hitchcock Foot Anstey LLP1 Years Ranked
- Carl Thompson Ashfords LLP3 Years Ranked
- David McArdle Beale & Co2 Years Ranked
- Huw Morgan VWV19 Years Ranked
- Ian Stubbs Foot Anstey LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jason Prosser VWV17 Years Ranked
- Jessica Evans Burges Salmon LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jon Close Keystone Law3 Years Ranked
- Laura Reeve Ashfords LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lloyd James Burges Salmon LLP1 Years Ranked
- Martin Howe Keystone Law24 Years Ranked
- Natalia Sokolov Thrings LLP1 Years Ranked
- Oliver Williams Trowers & Hamlins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Patrick Blake Ashfords LLP6 Years Ranked
- Tris Tucker Foot Anstey LLP7 Years Ranked
- Catherine WelchTemple Bright LLP
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Elizabeth Painter RWK Goodman1 Years Ranked
- Robert Russell-Smith Burges Salmon LLP1 Years Ranked
- Sophie Smith Burges Salmon LLP1 Years Ranked
- Ben ThomasDAC Beachcroft LLP
- Kai von PahlenDAC Beachcroft LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Ashfords LLPConstruction2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedAshfords has a strong practice representing an extensive list of contractors, utilities providers, housing groups and local authorities in transactional and litigious matters. The firm is active in numerous industries across the country, with particular strength in the energy sector. The practice has additional expertise in developments involving residential, leisure and retail property, as well as urban regeneration and social infrastructure projects. The department also has impressive dispute resolution capabilities including litigation, adjudication and arbitration.1 Burges Salmon LLPConstruction2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedBurges Salmon is a powerful force in the market, providing a broad range of clients with support on transactional and litigious matters. The team is regularly involved in big-ticket projects in an array of sectors, with particular expertise in renewable and nuclear energy schemes, water infrastructure and major transport projects across the South West. The firm is able to handle both domestic and international matters, with experience in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.1 Osborne Clarke LLPConstruction2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedOsborne Clarke has a strong reputation for providing high-quality advice to public and private sector clients across a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm acts on both domestic and international work, with extensive knowledge of the energy sector. The team is adept at representing contractors and suppliers in arbitrations and adjudications arising out of construction projects, and also offers substantial expertise in contractual matters.
Band 2
2 Bevan Brittan LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedBevan Brittan has a notable practice with extensive public sector strength, advising local authorities and NHS trusts in addition to house builders and developers. The team represents clients in a range of high-value front and back-end matters, especially those requiring in-depth knowledge of public procurement routes. The firm is particularly adept at advising clients on major urban regeneration projects and hospital redevelopments.2 Foot Anstey LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedFoot Anstey has a highly regarded construction team with extensive regional coverage, and is well equipped to advise utility providers, local government bodies and developers on the full life cycle of a construction project. The department is particularly adept at assisting clients with procurement, contractual and dispute resolution matters in the energy and infrastructure fields. The team also has strong knowledge of the transport sector, and acts on key regional road and public transport schemes. The firm has offices throughout Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
Band 3
3 Beale & CoConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBeale & Co fields an impressive bench from their Bristol office. The team is well suited to high-stakes and high-value disputes, including professional negligence litigation. The team earns praise for its representation of executives, architects, designers, contractors and insurance companies in contentious mandates. The firm can also draw on its broader footprint to provide a national service.3 Clyde & Co LLPConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedClyde & Co handles a wide range of contentious construction mandates, including disputes regarding contract terminations, delays, defects and cost overruns. The firm also provides strategic and risk-management advice, with particular strength in the energy sector, and demonstrates additional expertise in disputes concerning residential and commercial development projects.3 Keystone LawConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedKeystone Law houses an able team of lawyers advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The team assists contractors, developers and other clients with construction projects in a range of sectors including hospitality, education and energy. The department is well versed in handling contractual negotiations as well as representing clients in adjudications and other dispute resolution proceedings.3 Michelmores LLPConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMichelmores has a notable contentious and non-contentious construction department with a wealth of experience in significant public sector projects. The firm's clients include NHS trusts, local councils, house builders and private developers. The team shows particular strength in the education and energy sectors. The firm has offices across the South West, including in Exeter, Bristol and Cheltenham.3 RWK GoodmanConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedRWK Goodman advises a broad range of industry players, including contractors, developers, funders and employers, on all stages of the supply chain. The team is adept at handling matters in the education, infrastructure, energy and charity sectors, and frequently assists clients with long-term procurement and contractual advice, as well as complex multiparty disputes. The department also has notable experience handling student accommodation and office developments.3 VWVConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedVWV has a noteworthy team with particular experience in education sector developments representing a wide range of schools and universities, while also acting for local authorities, funders and contractors. The firm handles contentious as well as non-contentious matters, and has additional knowledge of insurance and procurement issues.